Help on Bacterial ID !!

[Jacqui]

Hello,

I read your reply on Bacterial i.d. I'm currently trying to identify some 
hydrocarbon utilising organisms which have been isolated from 
environmental samples (soil and sediments). I don't really Know where to 
start, as you'll know this metabolic capacity is common to a large and 
heterogenous group. If you could point me in the right direction I'd be 
really grateful. Thanks. Jacqui Shand, Phd Student, University of York.