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<- K. Malachowsky (Rhodococcus sp. Wrink). 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 (5097). Long-chain fatty acids, MK-8 (H2). Utilizes n-alkanes (C5-C16), propane, benzene, toluene, phenol, benzoate, naphthalene, or biphenyl as sole source of carbon. (5097). Biotransformation of cometabolic mineralization of chlorinated aliphatic compounds, e.g. vinyl chloride. (Medium 457 with naphthalene, 25°C or Medium 220, 25°C or Medium 535, incubation time: 3-7 days, 25°C, aerobic)
