Main Title |
Biology and Chemistry of 'Sphaerotilus'. |
Author |
Stoke, J. L. ;
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CORP Author |
Washington State Univ., Pullman. |
Year Published |
1963 |
Report Number |
PHS-WP-00239; |
Stock Number |
PB-216 738 |
Additional Subjects |
( Sphaerotilus ;
Biochemistry) ;
( Microbiology ;
Sphaerotilus) ;
Nutrition ;
Aerobic bacteria ;
Metabolism ;
Growth ;
Carbon ;
Nitrogen ;
Manganese ;
Iron ;
Butyric acid ;
Iron bacteria ;
Sphaerotilus discophorus
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
NTIS |
PB-216 738 |
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07/26/2022 |
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Collation |
34p |
Abstract |
Eleven pure cultures of Sphaerotilus discophorus were isolated from streams, rivers and lakes by appropriate enrichment culture techniques. The morphology of the colonies, filaments and individual cells was investigated in detail. The carbon, nitrogen, mineral and growth factor requirements of S. discophorus were determined. The effects of pH, temperature and oxygen on growth were established. The extent to which iron and manganese are accumulated in the sheaths of S. discophorus was determined by quantitative analyses. The oxidative patterns of S. discophorus with carbohydrates, amino acids and TCA cycle intermediates were determined and the occurrence of a high degree of oxidative assimilation was established. Large amounts of poly-beta-hydroxybutyric acid were found in the cells of both S. discophorus and S. natans. Preliminary investigations were also made on the problem of chemoautotrophy in Sphaerotilus. (Author) |
NTIS Title Notes |
Progress rept. 1 Jun 61-1 Sep 63. |
PUB Date Free Form |
10 Sep 63, |
Category Codes |
6M; 57K |
NTIS Prices |
PC A03/MF A01 |
Document Type |
NT |
Cataloging Source |
NTIS/MT |
Control Number |
326549146 |
Origin |
NTIS |
Type |
CAT |