TABLE 2.
Biodegradation of LFM9 by Mycobacterium sp. strain IFP 2173
| Hydrocarbon | Initial concn (mg/liter)a | Extent of degradation (%)b |
|---|---|---|
| Butane | 120.5 | 6 |
| Pentane | 67.9 | 86 |
| 2-Methylpropane | 120.5 | 0 |
| 2-Methylbutane | 66.7 | 42 |
| 2-Methylpentane | 72.9 | 100 |
| 3-Methylpentane | 74.4 | 100 |
| 2,2-Dimethylbutane | 74.4 | 96 |
| 2,3-Dimethylbutane | 75.2 | 88 |
| Methylcyclopentane | 84.1 | 99 |
| LFM9 | 756.6 | 39 |
a
Amount of hydrocarbon supplied per liter of culture medium.
b
The values are means based on the values obtained for two test flasks. When each hydrocarbon in abiotic flasks was considered, the amount recovered was 85% ± 3% of the amount supplied.