Table 1.
Range of carbon sources utilized by strain BL-27 in MSM medium.
| Carbon Source | Growth a, b | Carbon Source | Growth a, b |
|---|---|---|---|
| C7 | + | C23 | ++ |
| C8 | + | C24 | ++ |
| C9 | + | C25 | ++ |
| C10 | + | Cyclohexane | + |
| C11 | + | Xylene | + |
| C12 | + | Phenol | - |
| C13 | + | Naphthalene | + |
| C14 | + | Phenanthrene | + |
| C15 | + | Styrene | - |
| C16 | + | Ethanol | ++ |
| C17 | ++ | Acetonitrile | ++ |
| C18 | ++ | Trichloromethane | + |
| C19 | ++ | Isoamylol | - |
| C20 | ++ | Ethyl acetate | + |
| C21 | ++ | Liquid paraffin | + |
| C22 | ++ | Diesel oil | ++ |
a Growth of the strain was assessed by measuring the OD600. b (++), obvious growth (0.7 ≤ OD600 < 1.3); (+), weak growth (0.1 ≤ OD600 < 0.7); (-), no growth (OD600 < 0.1).