Alternative methodology for isolation of biosurfactant-producing bacteria

Brazilian Journal of Biology

Volumn 67, Issue 1, 2007, Pages 117-124

  Krepsky, N ^a   Da Silva, F S ^a   Fontana, L F ^a   Crapez, M A C ^a  

^a FLUMINENSE FEDERAL UNIVERSITY   (Brazil)

Author keywords

Bacteria consortia; Bioremediation; Petroleum; Sediment

Indexed keywords

BACTERIA (MICROORGANISMS);

EID: 34248520859     PISSN: 15196984     EISSN: 16784375     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1590/S1519-69842007000100016     Document Type: Article

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