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<- K. Malachowsky; Sm-1 (Rhodococcus sp.). Initially published as Rhodococcus sp. (Malachowsky et al. 1993). Reidentified as strain of the species Rhodococcus ruber by 16S rRNA gene sequencing. Contaminated subsurface sediments. United States of America, Savannah River Site. Taxonomy/description (4886). Long-chain fatty acids (4886). Utilizes propane, C5-C16-alkanes, benzene, toluene, phenol, benzoate, naphthalene or biphenyl as sole source of carbon (4886), n-alkanes C5-C16. Biotransformation of cometabolic mineralization of vinyl chloride, trichloroethylene and other chlorinated aliphatic compounds. (Medium 457 (supply naphthalene via gasphase), 25°C or Medium 220, 25°C or Medium 535, incubation time: 3-7 days, 25°C, aerobic)
