Biodegradation of fluoranthene by Paenibacillus sp. strain PRNK-6: a pathway for complete mineralization.

Biodegradation of fluoranthene by Paenibacillus sp. strain PRNK-6: a pathway for complete mineralization.

Archives of microbiology (2017-09-25)

Pooja V Reddy, T B Karegoudar, T R Monisha, I Mukram, Anand S Nayak

ABSTRACT

A high-efficiency fluoranthene-degrading bacterium Paenibacillus sp. PRNK-6 was isolated from PAH-contaminated soil. The strain degrades 96% (240 mg l

MATERIALS

Product Number

Brand

Product Description

H31204

Sigma-Aldrich

9-Hydroxyfluorene, 96%

116017

Sigma-Aldrich

2-Carboxybenzaldehyde, 97%