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US 8,574,885 B2Granted
Anammox bacterium isolate
AssigneeThe United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
InventorsMatias B. Vanotti, Ariel A. Szogi, Michael J. Rothrock, Jr.
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Abstract
Disclosed is an isolated bacterium strain Candidatus Brocadia caroliniensis, having Accession Deposit Number NRRL B-50286. The strain is capable of oxidizing ammonium and releasing di-nitrogen gas.
Claims4
An isolated anaerobic ammonium oxidating bacterium capable of oxidizing ammonium and releasing di-nitrogen gas identified as Candidatus Brocadia caroliniensis having Accession Deposit Number NRRL B-50286.
A wastewater treatment composition comprising:
- (a) the isolated anaerobic ammonium oxidating bacterium Candidatus Brocadia caroliniensis having Accession Deposit Number NRRL B-50286 in amounts effective to reduce levels of ammonia and release di-nitrogen;
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- (b) a suitable carrier.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.