The identification of the new species Nitratireductor thuwali sp. nov. reveals the untapped diversity of hydrocarbon-degrading culturable bacteria from the arid mangrove sediments of the Red Sea

IntroductionThe geological isolation, lack of freshwater inputs and specific internal water circulations make the Red Sea one of the most extreme—and unique—oceans on the planet. Its high temperature, salinity and oligotrophy, along with the consistent input of hydrocarbons due to its geology (e.g.,...

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Published in:	Frontiers in Microbiology
Main Authors:	Ramona Marasco, Grégoire Michoud, Fatmah O. Sefrji, Marco Fusi, Chakkiath P. Antony, Kholoud A. Seferji, Alan Barozzi, Giuseppe Merlino, Daniele Daffonchio
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-05-01
Subjects:	heterotrophic bacteria cultivation mangroves extreme adaptation rare biosphere petroleum hydrocarbon-degraders
Online Access:	https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmicb.2023.1155381/full