Degradation of Oil by Yeast and Filamentous Fungi in Arctic Environments.
Abstract
Approximately 200 yeast isolates from Alaskan tundra, Arctic regions of the North Atlantic and other low temperature environments were screened for low temperature metabolism of hydrocarbons. None of the cultures examined were comparable to Candida lipolytica or Candida maltosa at elevated or low temperatures. Studies of these two yeast have demonstrated that both are capable of oxidizing a range of aromatic hydrocarbons including naphthalene and benzopyrene. Candida maltosa generally grows better on hydrocarbons than C. lipolytica. However, C. lipolytica appears to immobilize large quantities of hydrocarbon. Differences in the uptake of non-growth supporting hydrocarbons have been observed between these two yeasts. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 30, 1979
- Accession Number
- ADA078892
Entities
People
- D. G. Ahearn
- S. A. Crow
Organizations
- Georgia State University