Substrate interactions affecting biodegradation of particular BTEXs

4 Substrate interactions affecting biodegradation of particular BTEXs 

Benzene, ethyl benzene, toluene, and xylenes are the most common aromatic hydrocarbons in LFG. Many species of bacteria are able to degrade all BTEX or some of them (Table 5.5). 

Microorganism Benzene Toluene Ethyl-benzene p-Xylene m-Xylene o-Xylene References 

aeruginosa (13 strains) + + -1-11 strains -1-11 strains -1- 1 strain Ridgway et al. (1990) 

Pseudomonas fluorescens Type F 0 + + + + + Gtilensoy Alvarez (1999) Gtilensoy Alvarez (1999) 

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