Table 2.
Biochemical performance of the individual components of the bacterial consortium. Values expressed as mean/median ± SE/range (n = 3).
| Isolates | Oil spreading (mm) | Emulsification index (%) | Glycolipid production (g L−1) | Oil degradation (%) | 16S rDNA identification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T4 | 3 ± 0.28 | 22.2 ± 2.1 | 2.08 ± 0.09 | 39.2 ± 2.8 | P. aeruginosa (MF 289987) |
| T27 | 2.85 ± 0.15 | 33.5 ± 5.5 | 3.72 ± 0.11 | 33.3 ± 1.2 | P. aeruginosa (MF 289986) |
| T30 | 2.4 ± 0.51 | 38 ± 2.9 | 2.12 ± 0.28 | 38.4 ± 1.5 | P. aeruginosa (MF 289985) |
| E1 | 1.85 ± 0.2 | 24.5 ± 3 | 2.2 ± 0.28 | 33 ± 3.9 | P. aeruginosa (MF 289988) |