Salinity responses of benthic microbial communities in a solar saltern (Eilat, Israel)

Article Abstract:

The salinity tolerance of natural populations belonging to different metabolic groups of endoevaporitic, stratified, photosynthetic community in the solar salterns of Eilat, Israel, is examined. The rates of photosynthesis, sulfate reduction, and methanogenesis are measured at different salinities in situ and/or in slurry experiments, and the results are compared with previous studies of related organisms.

Salinity, Methanobacteriaceae, Methanogens, Photosynthesis

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Novel sulfonolipid in the extremely halophilic bacterium Salinibacter ruber

Article Abstract:

The first detailed analysis of the membrane lipid of Salinibacter ruber is discussed. Results suggest that the novel sulfonolipid may be used as a chemotaxonomic marker for the detection of Salinibacter within the halophilic microbial community in saltern crystallizer ponds and other hypersaline environments.

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences, Plant Genetics, Halophilic bacteria, Halophiles

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Community composition of a hypersaline endoevaporitic microbial mat

Article Abstract:

A hypersaline, endoevaporitic microbial community in Eilat, Israel is studied by microscopy and by PCR amplification of genes for 16SrRNA from different layers. The community is highly stratified with organisms inhabiting specific layers according to their metabolic needs and capabilities.

Genetic aspects, Microbial metabolism, Microbial mats, Microorganisms

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