Comparative Genomics of Marine Bacteria from a Historically Defined Plastic Biodegradation Consortium with the Capacity to Biodegrade Polyhydroxyalkanoates

Comparative Genomics of Marine Bacteria from a Historically Defined Plastic Biodegradation Consortium with the Capacity to Biodegrade Polyhydroxyalkanoates

Biodegradable and compostable plastics are getting more attention as the environmental impacts of fossil-fuel-based plastics are revealed. Microbes can consume these plastics and biodegrade them within weeks to months under the proper conditions. The biobased polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) polymer famil...

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Main Authors: Fons A. de Vogel, Cathleen Schlundt, Robert E. Stote, Jo Ann Ratto, Linda A. Amaral-Zettler
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-01-01
Series:Microorganisms
Subjects:
biodegradation standard test methods
plastic biodegradation
polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) cycle
PHA depolymerases
comparative genomics
Plastisphere
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/9/1/186

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