Greater Biofilm Formation and Increased Biodegradation of Polyethylene Film by a Microbial Consortium of <i>Arthrobacter</i> sp. and <i>Streptomyces</i> sp.

The widespread use of polyethylene (PE) mulch films has led to a significant accumulation of plastic waste in agricultural soils. The biodegradation of plastic waste by microorganisms promises to provide a cost-effective and environmentally-friendly alternative for mitigating soil plastic pollution....

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Published in:	Microorganisms
Main Authors:	Ya-Nan Han, Min Wei, Fang Han, Chao Fang, Dong Wang, Yu-Jie Zhong, Chao-Li Guo, Xiao-Yan Shi, Zhong-Kui Xie, Feng-Min Li
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2020-12-01
Subjects:	<i>Arthrobacter</i> carbonyl index FTIR spectroscopy microbial consortium plastic biodegradation plastic pollution
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/8/12/1979