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Q56 (IAS/2010) Science & Technology › Biotechnology & Health › Industrial and environmental biotechnology Answer Verified

Which bacterial strain, developed from natural isolated by genetic manipulations, can be used for treating oil spills?

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The best choice is Pseudomonas. Genetically altered Pseudomonas putida strains have been reported as successful recipients of plasmid transfer to enhance hydrocarbon degradation for oil-spill remediation [2]. Multiple reviews and studies identify Pseudomonas species as potent degraders of petroleum hydrocarbons (alkanes, aromatics, PAHs) and suitable candidates for bioremediation and engineered approaches [3]. As an example of microbe-based remediation, TERI developed a bacterial mixture called “oilzapper” to degrade oil pollutants, illustrating the practical application of bacterial bioremediation strategies [1]. Taken together, the literature supports Pseudomonas as the strain developed (from natural isolates via genetic manipulation) for treating oil spills.

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  1. [2] https://www.researchgate.net/publication/324112035_Genetically_Modified_Microbes_for_Bio-remediation_of_Oil_Spills_in_Marine_Environment
  2. [3] https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7189961/
  3. [1] Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 5: Environmental Pollution > bi Ex situ bioremediation techniques > p. 100
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