Amycolatopsis
Amycolatopsis is a genus of high GC-content bacteria within the family Pseudonocardiaceae.
The genus is known for producing many types of antibiotics, including
Several bacteria from the genus Amycolatopsis are able to enzymatically hydrolyze the ester bonds of poly-lactic acid films in aquatic medium. So far, it is one of the few known bacteria able to biodegrade the bioplastic outside compost facilities in a relatively short period of time .
