Zavarzin Pool, Uzon Caldera, Kamchatka peninsula, Far East, Russia
2009
Biosafety Level
1
Biosafety classification is based on U.S. Public Health Service Guidelines, it is the responsibility of the customer to ensure that their facilities comply with biosafety regulations for their own country.
Product Format
freeze-dried
Preceptrol®
no
Type Strain
yes
Medium
ATCC® Medium 2777: Brockia liithotrophica Medium
Growth Conditions
Temperature: 60-65°C
Atmosphere: 80% H2-20% CO2
Name of Depositor
A Perevalova
Year of Origin
2009
References
Perevalova AA, et al. Desulfurococcus fermentans sp. nov., a novel hyperthermophilic archaeon from a Kamchatka hot spring, and emended description of the genus Desulfurococcus. Int. J. Syst. Evol. Microbiol. 55(Pt 3): 995-999, 2005. PubMed: 15879224