Bacteria of the genus Pseudoxanthomonas capable of breaking down the methyl tert-butyl ether (MTBE) dissolved in effluent

摘要

Pseudoxanthomonas bacteria are new. An independent claim is included for treating an effluent comprising methyl tert-butyl ether and optionally tert-butyl alcohol as a growth substrate comprising contacting the effluent with bacteria in aerobic conditions.