title: Growth and reproduction of microorganisms under extremely alkaline conditions.
abstract: 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.
mesh_terms: 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