Isolation and Identification of Biosurfactant-Producing Bacteria from Oil-Contaminated Soil Samples

Student: Nabila Sunusi (Project, 2025)
Department of Microbiology
Usmanu Danfodio University, Sokoto, Sokoto State


Abstract

The study explored biosurfactant-producing bacteria from oil-contaminated soil for bioremediation. Soil samples were collected, bacteria isolated and identified, and screened for biosurfactant production. Acinetobacter calcoaceticus showed the highest potential, along with Bacillus and Pseudomonas species. Results highlight their effectiveness in treating oil-contaminated environments.

Keywords
isolation identification biosurfactantproducing bacteria oilcontaminated samples