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US 5,314,821 AGranted
Method of separating bacteria from free living amoebae
AssigneeMartin Marietta Energy Systems, Inc.
InventorRichard L. Tyndall
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Abstract
New protozoan derived microbial consortia and method for their isolation are provided. Consortia and bacteria isolated therefrom are useful for treating wastes such as trichloroethylene and trinitrotoluene. Consortia, bacteria isolated therefrom, and dispersants isolated therefrom are useful for dispersing hydrocarbons such as oil, creosote, wax, and grease.
Claims2
A method of separating a heterotrophic bacterium from a free living amoeba/bacteria consortium comprising:
- providing a free living amoeba/bacteria consortium including a heterotrophic bacterium, said amoeba/bacteria consortium being selected from the group consisting of ATCC 55120, ATCC 40908, ATCC 55342, ATCC 55343, a mutant of one of these consortia possessing all the identifying characteristics of said one of these consortia and mixtures thereof;
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- placing said amoeba/bacteria consortium in contact with a medium which is selective for said heterotrophic bacterium to separate said heterotrophic bacterium from said amoeba/bacteria consortium.
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