Aerobic, Selenium-Utilizing Bacillus Isolated from Seeds of Astragalus crotalariae.

Abstract:

:Bacillus sp. strain SS, an aerobic, gram-positive sporeformer, was isolated from seeds of Astragalus crotalariae, a selenium-accumulating plant. This bacillus grew in a nutrient broth (containing beef extract and peptone) if the medium was supplemented with high concentrations of selenium. Concentrations of Na(2)SeO(3) that supported growth ranged from 3 to 100 mM. After 24 h of growth, the culture developed a deep red color characteristic of elemental selenium. When selenium was provided in the form of selenate, the pattern of growth showed a prolonged lag period, from 24 to 48 h. Final growth remained below that of cells cultured in the presence of selenite, and only a light red color developed. Concentrations of selenate below 40 mM failed to support growth. Tellurate, though not tellurite, could replace selenite, but only over a narrow concentration range, 5 to 10 mM. By 24 h, the typical black color of elemental tellurium developed. Bacillus sp. strain SS grew also in brain heart infusion broth and Trypticase soy broth (BBL Microbiology Systems, Cockeysville, Md.) without the addition of selenium or tellurium compounds. When added to these media, 50 mM selenite was tolerated and metabolized by the organism. The crucial distinction between this bacillus and other selenium-tolerant organisms (e.g., Salmonella) remains: under certain conditions, growth requirements of Bacillus sp. strain SS are fulfilled by selenium (and tellurium) compounds.

journal_name

Appl Environ Microbiol

authors

Lindblow-Kull C,Shrift A,Gherna RL

doi

10.1128/AEM.44.3.737-743.1982

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Has Abstract

pub_date

1982-09-01 00:00:00

pages

737-43

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3

eissn

0099-2240

issn

1098-5336

journal_volume

44

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