Lichen-associated bacteria antagonistic to phytopathogens and their potential to accumulate polyhydroxyalkanoates.

Ilona Gasser, J. Vieira de Castro Junior, Henry Müller, Gabriele Berg

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Abstract

Bacteria are known to produce polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) as a storage substance, which has properties similar to those of petroleum-derived Polypropylene. Therefore, it is important to find PHA producing bacteria, which cope with industrial demands. Among terrestrial ecosystems, the highly active lichen-associated bacterial communities are expected to be a bio-resource for PHA-producers. Bacteria associated with the lichens lichens Subject Category: Organism Groups
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)375-379
JournalIOBC/WPRS Bulletin
Volume79
Publication statusPublished - 2010

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