RRC ID 2595
Author Takeda M, Suzuki I, Koizumi J.
Title Balneomonas flocculans gen. nov., sp. nov., a new cellulose-producing member of the alpha-2 subclass of Proteobacteria.
Journal Syst Appl Microbiol
Abstract A new bacterial strain capable of producing cellulose was isolated from a hot spring. The isolate was Gram-negative, aerobic, and rod-shaped. The optimum temperature for growth was 40-45 degrees C. Methanol, glucose and other common carbohydrates were not utilized as sole growth substrates. Thiosulfate was not oxidized. The G+C content of the DNA was determined to be 64.0 mol%. Comparative 16S rDNA analysis indicated that Bosea thiooxidans and some strains of the genus Methylobacterium were the nearest relatives. The isolate can be distinguished from these relatives by its defectiveness in methanol utilization and thiosulfate oxidation. On the basis of its phenotypic properties and phylogeny, it is proposed that the isolate be designated Balneomonas flocculans gen. nov., sp. nov. The type strain is TFBT (= JCM 11936T, = KCTC 12101T, = IAM 15034T, = ATCC BAA-817T).
Volume 27(2)
Pages 139-45
Published 2004-3-1
DOI 10.1078/072320204322881745
PMID 15046301
MeSH Alphaproteobacteria / classification* Alphaproteobacteria / genetics Alphaproteobacteria / metabolism* Alphaproteobacteria / ultrastructure Base Composition Base Sequence Cellulose / chemistry Cellulose / metabolism* DNA, Bacterial / chemistry DNA, Bacterial / genetics Microscopy, Electron, Scanning Molecular Sequence Data Phylogeny Polymerase Chain Reaction RNA, Ribosomal, 16S / chemistry RNA, Ribosomal, 16S / genetics Water Microbiology
IF 3.224
Times Cited 18
WOS Category BIOTECHNOLOGY & APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY MICROBIOLOGY
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Pathogenic microorganisms JCM 11936?