Planctomycetes diversity associated with macroalgae

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2011

Authors

lage, om (Author) FCUP; bondoso, j (Author) Other

Journal

Title: FEMS Microbiology Ecology

Vol. 78

Pages: 366-375

ISSN: 0168-6496

Publisher: Oxford University Press

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ISI Web of Knowledge - 101 Citations

Scopus - 106 Citations

Scientific classification

FOS: Natural sciences > Biological sciences

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-002-K3A

DOI: 10.1111/j.1574-6941.2011.01168.x

Abstract (EN): Planctomycetes associated with 12 macroalgae from the north coast of Portugal were isolated, using an improved method. A total of 138 isolates were found to comprise 10 operational taxonomic units (OTUs), with 65% of the strains being closely related to the species Rhodopirellula baltica. The other strains are probably new species or genera related to Rhodopirellula, Blastopirellula and Planctomyces. Some of the OTUs isolated are unique and have never been found before in previous studies. Catalyzed reporter deposition-FISH confirmed the presence of Planctomycetes on macroalgal surfaces. This study provides the first report of the cultured diversity of Planctomycetes on the epiphytic macroalgae community and presents clear evidence of their nutritional and intimate relationship.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 10