Bacterial strains diversity in contaminated soils and their potential for bioremediation of total petroleum hydrocarbons in south west of Iran

ConclusionIndigenous bacteria in oil-contaminated soils of an oilfield in south west of Iran were found to be able to degrade Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons. Our results showed that bioremediation of oil-contaminated soils can be implemented without need to amplification of heterogeneous bacteria. Considering sandy loam texture of soil samples, the identified strains of bacteria could be introduced as sufficient consortium for biodegradation of this soils with similar texture.
Source: Journal of Environmental Health Science and Engineering - Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research