Methanococcus vannielii: culture and effects of selenium and tungsten on growth.
The reisolation, culture, and method of preservation of the methane-producing organism Methanococcus vannielii are described. Growth of the organism on formate is markedly stimulated by selenium and tungsten.
D001419:Bacteria / Q000187:drug effects / Q000254:growth & development* / Q000302:isolation & purification; D001431:Bacteriological Techniques; D003470:Culture Media; D012643:Selenium / Q000494:pharmacology*; D014414:Tungsten / Q000494:pharmacology*
D003470:Culture Media; D012643:Selenium; D014414:Tungsten