Resistance of bacterial chemotaxis to blockage in petroleum waters

G. Bitton*, D. A. Chuckran, I. Chet, R. Mitchell

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Abstract

Bacterial chemotaxis is normally inhibited by hydrocarbons. We have found that the chemotactic response of motile hydrocarbon degrading bacteria living in water that has been polluted with oil is unaffected by petroleum hydrocarbons.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)48-49
Number of pages2
JournalMarine Pollution Bulletin
Volume10
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 1979
Externally publishedYes

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