Hyperthermophilic iron reducer that grows autotrophically
Useful in the study of the physiology of iron respiration at high temperatures and biogenic mineral transformations to produce biosignatures
Isolation
Endeavor Segment, Juan de Fuca Ridge, Canada
Biosafety Level
1
Biosafety classification is based on U.S. Public Health Service Guidelines, it is the responsibility of the customer to ensure that their facilities comply with biosafety regulations for their own country.
Product Format
frozen
Storage Conditions
Frozen: -80°C or colder Freeze-Dried: 2°C to 8°C Live Culture: See Propagation Section
Preceptrol®
no
Genome Sequenced Strain
Yes
Type Strain
yes
Comments
Thermophile, grows with Fe(III) oxide and Nitrate Genome sequenced strain
Medium
ATCC® Medium 2848: Geoglobus Medium
Growth Conditions
Temperature: 90°C Atmosphere: Anaerobic gas mixture, 80% H2 - 20% CO2
Name of Depositor
JF Holden
Chain of Custody
ATCC <-- JF Holden, Dept. Microbiology, Univ. Massachusetts-Amherst <-- HC Ver Eecke
