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Acinetobacter: environmental and biotechnological applications

Author(s) -

Desouky AbdElHaleem

Publication year - 2003

Publication title -

african journal of biotechnology

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

ISSN - 1684-5315

DOI - 10.5897/ajb2003.000-1014

Subject(s) - bioproducts , acinetobacter , biodegradation , bioremediation , microbial ecology , environmental chemistry , microorganism , wastewater , environmental science , chemistry , biology , microbiology and biotechnology , ecology , bacteria , environmental engineering , contamination , biofuel , genetics

Among microbial communities involved in different ecosystems such as soil, freshwater, wastewater and solid wastes, several strains belonging to the genus of Acinetobacter have been attracting growing interest from medical, environmental and a biotechnological point of view. Bacteria of this genus are known to be involved in biodegradation, leaching and removal of several organic and inorganic man-made hazardous wastes. It is also well known that some of Acinetobacter strains produce important bioproducts. This review summarizes the usefulness and environmental applications of Acinetobacter strains. (African Journal of Biotechnology: 2003 2(4): 71-75)

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