The current systematics of the genus Rhodococcus is unclear, partly because many
members were originally included before the application of a polyphasic taxonomic …

Rhodococcus spp. are a group of non-model gram-positive bacteria with diverse catabolic
activities and strong adaptive capabilities, which enable their wide application in whole-cell …

Genomic and proteomic approaches were used to investigate phthalate and benzoate
catabolism in Rhodococcus sp. strain RHA1, a polychlorinated biphenyl-degrading …

Publisher Summary This chapter focuses on biochemical and genetic versatility of members
of the genus Rhodococcus and further emphasizes the importance of these bacteria in …

Members of the genus Rhodococcus are a very diverse group of bacteria that are found in
many different niches. They are commonly found in the wider environment, but are also …

The ability to generate tagged mutants of Rhodococcus spp. will facilitate a deeper
understanding of this medically and commercially important genus. The absence of efficient …

The strain Rhodococcus erythropolis CCM2595, which was shown to degrade phenol, was
chosen for genetic studies. To facilitate strain improvement using the methods of gene …

The gene for an enantioselective amidase was cloned from Rhodococcus erythropolis
MP50, which utilizes various aromatic nitriles via a nitrile hydratase/amidase system as …

Background Gram-positive bacteria of the genus Rhodococcus have shown an
extraordinary capacity for metabolizing recalcitrant organic compounds. One hindrance to …

Recent studies on the metabolic activities of genus Rhodococcus have shown rhodococci to
be of important use in industrial, pharmaceutical and environmental biotechnology. The …