New pseudomonad utilizing methanol for growth.
A bacterium capable of rapid growth on methanol as sole carbon source was isolated and classified as a new pseudomonad. Its doubling time was about 100 min at 32 to 37 C, and it grew well at methanol concentrations up to 2%. The organism was sensitive to phosphate, but reasonable cell densities could be obtained by using pH control. Cell yields of about 31%, based on methanol consumed, were obtained. The amino acid pattern of the protein indicated that the bacterium holds promise as a source of single-cell protein.
D000596:Amino Acids / Q000032:analysis; D001322:Autoanalysis; D001426:Bacterial Proteins / Q000032:analysis; D002021:Buffers; D002849:Chromatography, Gas; D003470:Culture Media; D005407:Flagella; D006863:Hydrogen-Ion Concentration; D000432:Methanol / Q000032:analysis / Q000378:metabolism*; D008854:Microscopy, Electron; D008982:Molybdenum; D010710:Phosphates / Q000494:pharmacology; D011549:Pseudomonas / Q000032:analysis / Q000145:classification / Q000166:cytology / Q000187:drug effects / Q000254:growth & development / Q000302:isolation & purification / Q000378:metabolism*; D000644:Quaternary Ammonium Compounds; D013194:Staining and Labeling; D013696:Temperature
D000596:Amino Acids; D001426:Bacterial Proteins; D002021:Buffers; D003470:Culture Media; D010710:Phosphates; D000644:Quaternary Ammonium Compounds; D008982:Molybdenum; D000432:Methanol