Microcosm-based interaction studies between members of two ecophysiological groups of bioemulsifier producer and a hydrocarbon degrader from the Indian intertidal zone

What is it about?

Microbial interaction is known to be more among those with similar traits and functional niche. When such microbial groups are classified as Ecophysiological groups & checked for their interaction with other groups, results were interesting.

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Why is it important?

Use of enhancers like biosurfactants/bioemulsifiers (BS/BE) is well known to induce degradation capabilities. But the resultant mutual interaction where both the degrader and BS/BE producer is interesting as both complement and enhance each others survival and growth. The results will help in understanding and designing future models for microbial usage for enhancement of degradation.