Jehosheba, P Mathews; Dr. Babu, Philip(Cochin University Of Science And Technology, November , 2003)
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Abstract:
The present work is a base—|ine attempt to investigate and assess
the toxicity of water-accommodated fractions (WAF) of Bombay High crude
oil. The experimental animal selected for the present study is a euryhaline
teleost, Oreochromis mossambicus (Peters), adapted to fresh water. The fish
has been selected on account of its economic valve, abundant availability,
experimental feasibility, ease of rearing and maintenance and also because it
is one of the commonly cultured species in the South-East Asian countries.
Description:
Department of
Marine Biology, Microbiology and Biochemistry, Cochin University of
Science and Technology
Roselin, Alex; Dr.Chandrasekaran,M(Cochin University Of Science And Technology, November 29, 2012)
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Abstract:
There exists a need for potential microorganism that could
facilitate effective bioremediation of crude oil pollutants in the
environment. Hence it was desired to isolate a potential bacterium from
marine sediment, which often experiences oil pollution and develop a
bioprocess for crude oil biodegradation. In the present study the sediment
deposits in the beach of Munakkal, Trichur dist, Kerala, collected
immediately after the major event Tsunami in 2004 was collected and
analyzed by enrichment culture technique towards isolation of potential
strains that could degrade crude oil and its fractions. From the results
obtained it was found that the sediment deposits harbor several bacteria
with potential for degrading hydrocarbons. However, among the strains
obtained, isolate no. BTTS 10 showed capabilities for utilizing both
alkanes and aromatic hydrocarbons and hence the same was selected for
further studies.
Description:
Department of Biotechnology, Cochin
University of Science and Technology