Ferrithrix thermotolerans Johnson et al. 2009 (ATCC® BAA-1645)

Strain Designations: Y005 [DSM 19514]  /  Type Strain: yes  /  Biosafety Level: 1

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Strain Designations Y005 [DSM 19514]
Isolation
Enrichment culture inoculated with Beryl Spring/Gibbon River sample
Yellowstone National Park, 2000
Type Strain yes
Biosafety Level 1
Product Format frozen
Type Strain yes
Medium ATCC® Medium 2700: Heterotrophic Basal salts Solution, 50X
Growth Conditions
Temperature: 42°C
Atmosphere: Aerobic
Name of Depositor DB Johnson
Special Collection National Park Service Special Collection (NPS)
Isolation
Enrichment culture inoculated with Beryl Spring/Gibbon River sample
Yellowstone National Park, 2000
Geographical Isolation Yellowstone National Park
Year of Origin 2000
References

Johnson DB, Okibe N, Roberto FF. Novel thermo-acidophilic bacteria isolated from geothermal sites in Yellowstone National Park: physiological and phylogenetic characteristics. Arch. Microbiol. 180: 60-68, 2003. PubMed: 12802481

Johnson DB, et al. Ferrimicrobium acidiphilum gen. nov., sp. nov. and Ferrithrix thermotolerans gen. nov., sp. nov.: heterotrophic, iron-oxidizing, extremely acidophilic actinobacteria. Int. J. Syst. Evol. Microbiol. 59(Pt 5): 1082-1089, 2009. PubMed: 19406797

Cross References

Nucleotide (GenBank) : AY140237 Ferrithrix thermotolerans strain Y005 16S ribosomal RNA gene, partial sequence

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These permits may be required for shipping this product:

  • Customers located in the state of Hawaii will need to contact the Hawaii Department of Agriculture to determine if an Import Permit is required. A copy of the permit or documentation that a permit is not required must be sent to ATCC in advance of shipment.
  • This material is distributed for research purposes only and is part of the National Park Service Special Collection. A signed MTA is required prior to shipment for non-commercial customers. A licensing agreement is required from the National Park Service for commercial customers.
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