TABLE 3.
Optimum growth conditions for individual HS-oxidizing isolates with acetate (10 mM) and nitrate (10 mM) as the sole electron donor and acceptor, respectively
| HS-oxidizing isolate | Source of sediment | Optimum temp (°C) | Optimum pH | Optimum salinity (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JJ | Campus Lake, Ill. | 37 | 6.5 | 0 |
| SBS | San Diego Bay, Calif. | 37 | 7.0 | 2 |
| PB | Potomac River, Md. | 30 | 7.0 | 1 |
| NMX | Shiprock, N. Mex. | 30 | 7.6 | 1 |
| KC | Indian Head, Md. | 37 | 6.5 | 0 |
| HA | Hanahan, S.C. | 37 | 7.5 | 0 |