TABLE 1.
List of haloalkane-utilizing strains carrying the dhaA gene
| Straina | Originb | Reference(s) or source |
|---|---|---|
| Y2 | UK; industrial site exposed to haloalkanes | 16 |
| NCIMB13064 | UK; industrial site exposed to chlorinated alkanes | 2, 12 |
| m15-3 | Japan | 24, 25 |
| HA1 | Switzerland | 19, 20 |
| GJ70 | The Netherlands; sludge contaminated with pesticides | 6, 7 |
| TB2 | USA; industrial site exposed to 1,2,3-trichloropropane | This study |
| P. pavonaceae 170 | The Netherlands; soil exposed to 1,3-dichloropropene | 14 |
a
On the basis of the 16S rRNA gene sequence analysis performed in this study, strains Y2, NCIMB13064, m15-3, HA1, GJ70, and TB2 should be classified as strains of Rhodococcus erythropolis.
b
UK, United Kingdom; USA, United States.