ISSN:
1432-072X
Keywords:
Anaerobic phototrophic bacteria
;
Halophilic eubacteria
;
Osmoadaptation
;
Betaine Ectoine
;
Trehalose
;
Compatible solutes
;
Ectothiorhodospira halochloris
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract The halophilic phototrophic bacterium Ectothiorhodospira halochloris is able to synthesize both nitrogen-containing (betaine, ectoine) and nitrogen-free (trehalose) compatible solutes. In the absence of external ammonium and under nitrogen-limited growth conditions ectoine was metabolized and trehalose partly replaced betaine. The cytoplasmic trehalose concentration did not exceeded 0.5 mol/kg water (approx. 30% of total compatible solutes). A decreasing content of betaine in cells growing under nitrogen limitation is a result of decreased biosynthesis. Apparently, the betaine pool cannot be used as a nitrogen source, not even in a situation of total nitrogen depletion.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00245273
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