Affiliation:
1. School of Biological Sciences, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
2. The Institute of Environmental Science and Research, Ilam, Christchurch, New Zealand
Abstract
We have collated the most complete database of microorganisms identified as being capable of degrading plastics to date. These data allow us to explore the phylogenetic distribution of these organisms and their enzymes, showing that traits for plastic degradation are predominantly not phylogenetically conserved.
Funder
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
Publisher
American Society for Microbiology
Subject
Computer Science Applications,Genetics,Molecular Biology,Modelling and Simulation,Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics,Biochemistry,Physiology,Microbiology
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