Physiological characterization of an anaerobic ammonium-oxidizing bacterium belonging to the "Candidatus scalindua" group

Abstract

The phylogenetic affiliation and physiological characteristics (e.g., Ks and maximumspecific growth rate [μmax]) of an anaerobic ammonium oxidation (anammox) bacterium, "Candidatus Scalindua sp.," enriched from the marine sediment of Hiroshima Bay,Japan, were investigated. "Candidatus Scalindua sp." exhibits higher affinity for nitriteand a lowergrowth rate and yield than the known anammox species. © 2013, American Society for Microbiology.