Oil eating bacteria found in Nacharam set to revolutionise pollution cleanup

Category : Pollution | Location : National  | Posted on 2025-05-30 10:21:16

Among the five, Rhodococcus indonesiensis SARSHI1 stood out, demonstrating hydrocarbon degradation efficiency of up to 90%, along with substantial biosurfactant production. Importantly, phytotoxicity tests confirmed the strain to be safe for environmental use, marking it as a potential game-changer in the field of bioremediation.

Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/oil-eating-bacteria-found-in-nacharam-set-to-revolutionise-pollution-cleanup/articleshowprint/121445869.cms