Antarctic Microbiology: Bacterial Degradation of Hydrocarbons

The aim of this study is to analyze the biodegradation capacity of the Antarctic bacterial flora. The research is comprised of the following steps: -Isolation and screening of hydrocarbon degraders bacteria. -Study of the optimal conditions for biodegradation. -Study of the biosurfactants production. -Relationship between plasmidic DNA and biodegradation capacity. -Evaluation of the potential use of the strains in the designe of bioremediation strategies. En Espanol: Cultivos microbianos capaces de crecer en hidrocarburos como unica fuente de carbono aislados de ambientes contaminados.