The biopolymer-producing spores can germinate,transport and propagate easily in Berea cores or porous media with permeability of more than 4.

• 岩芯试验和矿场应用发现,微生物可以在多孔介质中生长、运移和繁殖,代谢产生生物聚合物,并进一步形成生物膜。