Article
Accumulation of Poly(beta-Hydroxybutyrate) by Halobacteria
Author/s | Fernández Castillo, Rosario
Rodríguez Valera, Francisco González Ramos, J. Ruiz Berraquero, Francisco |
Department | Universidad de Sevilla. Departamento de Microbiología |
Publication Date | 1986 |
Deposit Date | 2017-07-05 |
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Abstract | Some species of extremely halophilic archaebacteria, Halobacteriaceae, have been shown to accumulate large amounts of poly(P-hydroxybutyrate) under conditions of nitrogen limitation and abundant carbon source. The production ... Some species of extremely halophilic archaebacteria, Halobacteriaceae, have been shown to accumulate large amounts of poly(P-hydroxybutyrate) under conditions of nitrogen limitation and abundant carbon source. The production of poly(P3-hydroxybutyrate), at least in large quantities, was restricted to two carbohydrate-utilizing species, Halobacterium mediterranei and H. volcanii. In addition to the nutrients in the media, the salt concentration also influenced poly(P-hydroxybutyrate) accumulation, which was greater at lower salt concentrations. The possible application of these microorganisms for the production of biodegradable plastics is discussed. |
Funding agencies | Comisión Asesora de Investigación Científica y Técnica (CAICYT). España |
Citation | Fernández Castillo, R., Rodríguez Valera, F., González Ramos, J. y Ruiz Berraquero, F. (1986). Accumulation of Poly(beta-Hydroxybutyrate) by Halobacteria. Applied and Environmental Microbiology, 51 (1), 214-216. |
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