Isolation of hydrocarbon-degrading microorganisms from the waters of Manila Bay
The use of petroleum and other oil products causes severe oil spills and damages to our aquatic environment. This study involved the isolation and screening of oil-degrading bacteria from sea water polluted with oil products. A docking area in Manila Bay was the chosen study site. Samples from six s...
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Animo Repository
1997
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| Online Access: | https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/1439 |
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| Institution: | De La Salle University |
| Language: | English |
| Summary: | The use of petroleum and other oil products causes severe oil spills and damages to our aquatic environment. This study involved the isolation and screening of oil-degrading bacteria from sea water polluted with oil products. A docking area in Manila Bay was the chosen study site. Samples from six sites were plated in oil salts medium. All water samples yielded negative results for oil-degrading microorganisms. |
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