Methods involving light variation for isolation of cyanobacteria: characterization of isolates from central Australia

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A variety of cyanobacteria from the remote arid region of central Australia were isolated and characterized. During the course of the investigation, a method for isolating cyanobacterial species was developed. Theprocedure is based on a combination of published methods, and among the variables, light intensity was most critical in the developed protocol. Characterization of the isolates resulted in the identification of Dermocarpa spp., Myxosarcina spp., LPP group B: type X spp., Nostoc spp. and Scytonema spp.

Usage, Microorganisms, Collections and collecting, Light

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Phenotypic and genotypic comparison of symbiotic and free-living cyanobacteria from a single field site

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Polymerase chain reaction-based techniques were used to identify and characterize free-living and symbiotic cyanobacteria in the University of Liverpool Botanic Gardens, South Wirral, England. Results show a great diversity in the cyanobacteria population in this locality. There were 40 free-living and 31 symbiotic cyanobacteria identified in the area. Phenotypic and genotypic comparison of the identified species was made.

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Evaluation of Nostoc strain ATCC 53789 as a potential source of natural pesticides

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A cryptophycin producer, cyanobacterium Nostoc strain ATCC 53789 is tested to see if it can be used as a natural pesticide. An evaluation is also done of it's antibacterial, antifungal, insecticidal, nematocidal and cytotoxic properties pertaining to it's methanolic extracts.

Product information, All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing, Methanol, Testing, Composition

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