Table 1.
List of the alternative substrates tested for growth of the 1-methylnaphthalene-degrading enrichment
| Substrates tested | Concentration (mM) | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Methylnapthalene | 0.07 | + |
| 2-Methylnapthalene | 0.07 | + |
| Naphthalene | 0.07 | + |
| 1-Naphthoic acid | 0.1 | + |
| 2-Naphthoic acid | 0.1 | + |
| 1-Naphthyl acetate | 0.1 | – |
| 2-Napthyl acetate | 0.1 | – |
| 1-Napththol | 0.1 | – |
| 2-Naphthol | 0.1 | – |
| Anthracene | 0.8 | – |
| Phenanthrene | 0.7 | – |
| Benzofuran-1 | 0.7 | – |
| Toluene | 0.5 | – |
| Benzoate | 1 | – |
| Puryvate | 1 | – |
| Hydroxybenzoate | 0.5 | – |