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Table 4 Emulsifying index IE 24 during biodegradation process

From: Biosurfactant production and hydrocarbon degradation activity of endophytic bacteria isolated from Chelidonium majus L.

Endophyte symbol

Carbon source

Biodegradation (day)

3

7

10

14

Emulsifying index E24 (%)

EN1

Diesel oil

12.41 ± 1.98

24.18 ± 3.17

25.03 ± 3.01

29.33 ± 1.49

Waste engine oil

28.82 ± 1.26

37.66 ± 2.44

41.80 ± 1.72

45.51 ± 2.64

2A

Diesel oil

10.27 ± 1.04

21.39 ± 0.74

35.75 ± 7.16

37.25 ± 3.16

Waste engine oil

19.90 ± 1.30

44.33 ± 3.26

65.29 ± 3.52

65.58 ± 0.72

EN6

Diesel oil

15.25 ± 0.76

23.05 ± 1.30

37.13 ± 5.95

40.13 ± 2.87

Waste engine oil

20.50 ± 1.70

29.39 ± 2.50

26.39 ± 3.81

23.12 ± 2.36

EN18

Diesel oil

17.41 ± 3.27

45.91 ± 4.96

45.91 ± 4.96

47.11 ± 3.86

Waste engine oil

29.44 ± 2.47

31.06 ± 2.93

31.06 ± 2.93

32.01 ± 1.27

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