Growth and reproduction of microorganisms under extremely alkaline conditions.
An aerobic and an anaerobic strain of bacteria were isolated from two extremely alkaline springs. Growth and reproduction of both microorganisms were demonstrated above pH 11.0.
D000332:Aerobiosis; D000693:Anaerobiosis; D001419:Bacteria / Q000254:growth & development* / Q000648:ultrastructure; D002140:California; D005417:Flavobacterium / Q000254:growth & development / Q000648:ultrastructure; D005618:Fresh Water; D006863:Hydrogen-Ion Concentration; D008854:Microscopy, Electron; D013171:Spores, Bacterial / Q000254:growth & development; D014871:Water Microbiology