Isolation of Pseudooceanicola and Leisingera species from seawater shows potential for polyolefin degradation and bioplastic production.
Two bacterial strains, a novel Pseudooceanicola antarcticus strain and a new Leisingera species, were isolated from surface seawater through an enrichment culture using a lower-molecular-weight polyolefin. Their complete genomes contain genes for alkane degradation and polyhydroxyalkanoate synthesis, indicating their potential for converting polyolefins into biodegradable plastics.
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