Norwegian Soils and Waters Contain Mesophilic, Plastic-Degrading Bacteria

2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid-degrading bacteria contain mosaics of catabolic genes.

DNA from 32 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D)-degrading bacteria from diverse locations was probed with the first three genes of the well-known 2,4-D degradation pathway found in Alcaligenes eutrophus JMP134(pJP4). The majority of strains did not show high levels of homology to the first three genes of the 2,4-D degradation pathway, tfdA, -B, and -C. Most strains showed combinations of tfd...

Isolation and characterization of metaldehyde‐degrading bacteria from domestic soils

Metaldehyde is a common molluscicide, used to control slugs in agriculture and horticulture. It is resistant to breakdown by current water treatment processes, and its accumulation in drinking water sources leads to regular regulatory failures in drinking water quality. To address this problem, we isolated metaldehyde-degrading microbes from domestic soils. Two distinct bacterial isolates were ...

Isolation and Characterization of Diazinon Degrading Bacteria from Contaminated Agriculture Soils

Background: Organic agricultural pesticides are so stable in ecosystems and biosphere. These compounds affect soil conditions and agricultural products. The aim of this study was isolation of diazinon-degrading bacteria from Kerman pistachio orchards, Southeastern Iran. Methods: Diazinon-degrading bacteria were enriched in Bushnell-Hass medium. Identification and sequencing of prevalent degr...

Identity of Thermophilic Bacteria Isolated from Arctic Soils and Waters.

The most intensive study of the aerobic sporeforming bacteria (Smith et al., 1952) has revealed the lack of a clear-cut distinction between thermophilic and mesophilic species of the genus Bacius. It was found, however, that of the many cultures studied, only those belonging to the species BaciUlus stearotenwophilus would grow at 65 C. Some cultures of Bacillus coagulans, Bacius subtilie, Bacil...

Cellulosomes from mesophilic bacteria.