Physiological characterization of an anaerobic ammonium-oxidizing bacterium belonging to the "Candidatus scalindua" group.

ABSTRACT: The phylogenetic affiliation and physiological characteristics (e.g., Ks and maximum specific growth rate [?max]) of an anaerobic ammonium oxidation (anammox) bacterium, "Candidatus Scalindua sp.," enriched from the marine sediment of Hiroshima Bay, Japan, were investigated. "Candidatus Scalindua sp." exhibits higher affinity for nitrite and a lower growth rate and yield than the known anammox species.

SUBMITTER: Awata T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3697556 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature