Table 1.

Primers used for identification of PAEs degrading genes.

Primer name	Gene name	References
Oph A1/A2	Phthalate 4,5 dioxygenase reductase	[43]
Oph B	Phthalate dihydrodiol dehydrogenase	[43]
Oph C	3,4-Dihydroxyphthalate decarboxylase	[43]
Oph D	d-galactonate transporter	[43]
Tph A2	Terephthalate 1,2-dioxygenase oxygenase component large subunit	[43]
Tph A3	Terephthalate 1,2-dioxygenase oxygenase component small subunit	[43]
Tph B	Terephthalate dihydrodiol dehydrogenase	[43]