Studies on the Biodegradation of Hydrocarbons Using Pseudomonas Aeruginosa and Aspergillus Niger

S Priya, O N Shanmugapriya

Abstract


The biodegradable activities of Aspergillus niger (fungi) and Pseudomonas aeruginosa (bacteria) on two crudes were investigated. Petroleum oil sludge containing the microbes and the control were monitored at the end of the bioremediation period, the results obtained and compared. Among the test organisms Aspergillus niger showed more biomass production than Pseudomonas aeruginosa. There was rapid growth rate exhibited by fungi during 15–30 days.

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.37628/jpcip.v1i1.27

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