High-efficiency biodegradation of crude oil and p-hydroxybenzoic acid by Acinetobacter haemolyticus JS-1: Integrated characterization and genomic analysis.

Crude oil contamination is a major threat to both the environment and human health. Acinetobacter haemolyticus strain JS-1 was isolated from oil-contaminated soil in Jiangsu Oilfield, China, which exhibits exceptional biodegradation capabilities for crude oil and p-hydroxybenzoic acid (PHBA). This strain can degrade 70-80 % of crude oil at concentrations of 10-20 g/L within 15 days at 30 °C.