Effect of a Pseudomonas rhamnolipid biosurfactant on cell hydrophobicity and biodegradation of octadecane

Authors :: Zhang, Yimin
Miller, Raina M.
Source :: Applied and Environmental Microbiology. June, 1994, Vol. 60 Issue 6, p2101, 6 p.
Publication Year :: 1994
Abstract: Cell hydrophobicity depends on rhamnolipid biosurfactant concentration and octadecane biodegradation controlled by surface properties of the degrading cells and the aqueous dispersion of octadecane. Biodegradation by fast degraders is reduced and that by slow degraders is increased at high rhamnolipid levels.

Subjects :: Pseudomonas -- Physiological aspects
Surface active agents -- Analysis
Lipids -- Analysis
Biological sciences

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