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Distribution of positive biosurfactant-producing isolates
| Soils (no. of soils tested) | No. of biosurfactant-producing isolatesa | Gram negative | Gram positive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Undisturbed (6) | 13 | 1 | 12 |
| Hydrocarbon contaminated (6) | 7 | 6 | 1 |
| Metal contaminated (5) | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| Cocontaminated (3) | 17 | 14 | 3 |
This represents the total number of biosurfactant-producing isolates obtained from each group of soils.
