%0 Journal Article
%T Biodegradation of Petroleum Compound Using <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i>
%A K. V. Darsa
%A A. Joseph Thatheyus
%J Open Access Library Journal
%V 1
%N 5
%P 1-9
%@ 2333-9721
%D 2014
%I Open Access Library
%R 10.4236/oalib.1100735
%X <p class="MsoNormal">
	<span lang="EN-US">The
present study was conducted to determine the biodegradation of petrol by <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i> isolated from
petrol contaminated soil. The isolated strain was able to grow in minimal broth
along with 2.5%, 5%, 7.5% and 10% concentrations of petrol which indicated the
capability of the organism in degrading petrol and utilizing it as a source for
growth. The isolated strain¡¯s efficiency was determined by analyzing the
parameters pH, optical density and CO<sub>2</sub> released during petrol
degradation. High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) analysis also
confirmed the degradation of petrol by <i>Pseudomonas
aeruginosa</i>.<o:p></o:p></span>
</p>
%K Biodegradation
%K Hydrocarbons
%K Pseudomonas aeruginosa
%K Petrol
%U http://www.oalib.com/paper/3099353