Ability of Bacteria of the Genus Azospirillum to Decolorize Synthetic Dyes
This is the first report on ability of bacteria of the genus Azospirillum to degrade synthetic dyes. Screening revealed A. brasilense strain SR80 to exhibit the highest decoloration activity. The decoloration degree was as high as 50% for remazol brilliant blue and over 90% for malachite green. The cultivation conditions affecting the efficiency of degradation of the studied dyes were determined.