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Geomicrobium halophilum gen. nov., sp. nov., a moderately halophilic and alkaliphilic bacterium isolated from soil.
International journal of systematic and evolutionary microbiology - 1 Apr 2010
Echigo Akinobu, Minegishi Hiroaki, Mizuki Toru, Kamekura Masahiro, Usami Ron
Abstract excerpt
Two moderately halophilic and alkaliphilic bacteria, designated strains BH1(T) and HN5, were isolated from forest soil and garden soil, respectively, in Japan. Cells of strains BH1(T) and HN5 were non-motile, aerobic, bean-shaped, formed irregular clusters with 2-20 cells, Gram-positive and contained A1gamma, meso-diaminopimelic acid-type murein. Spore formation was not detected. Growth occurred in 5-25 % (w/v)...
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