Diesel degradation potential of endophytic bacteria isolated from Scirpus triqueter

Two endophytic bacteria (J4AJ and U-3) from Scirpus triqueter were screened. J4AJ was an oil-degrading strain and U-3 was a biosurfactant-producing strain. The association of the two bacteria could greatly improve the removal ratio of diesel. Symbols: C, contaminated MSM without any bacteria; J + APG, contaminated MSM added (0.001% w/v) Alkyl Polysaccharide Glycoside; J, contaminated MSM inoculated with J4AJ; J + SLS, contaminated MSM added (0.001% w/v) Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosine; J + U, contaminated MSM inoculated with J4AJ and U-3.