Characterisation of novel methyl bromide degrading bacteria and assessment of their potential as biocatalysts.
Informations
- Funding country
United Kingdom- Acronym
- -
- URL
- -
- Start date
- 3/1/2004
- End date
- 8/31/2004
- Budget
- 38,379 EUR
Fundings
| Name | Role | Start | End | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marine and Freshwater Microbial Biodiversity (M&FMB) | Grant | - | - | - |
Organisations
| Name | Role | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Warwick | Lead Partner | - | - |
Abstract
Methyl bromide (MeBr) is an ozone-depleting atmospheric gas that is both produced and consumed in the marine environment. We have recently isolated a number of novel MeBr-degrading bacteria from the marine environment. These bacteria grow on MeBr and rela