| Literature DB >> 27388653 |
F Inagaki1, T Yokoyama2, K Doi1, E Izawa3, S Ogata1.
Abstract
The bio-deposition of amorphous silica, which occurred in vitro by exposure to the extremely thermophilic bacterium Thermus spp. began from the latter part of the exponential phase of growth of the bacteria. The concentration with which the deposition occurred exceeded the solubility of amorphous silica of neutral pH at the temperature 60~85°C. Our observations suggest that Thermus spp. promotes the formation of siliceous minerals in a geothermal environment.Entities:
Keywords: Thermus spp.; bio-deposition; geothermal water; silica
Year: 1998 PMID： 27388653 DOI： 10.1271/bbb.62.1271
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Biosci Biotechnol Biochem ISSN： 0916-8451 Impact factor: 2.043