TABLE 2.
Oligonucleotide probe sequences and hybridization temperatures used for the probe analysis of clone libraries obtained from particle-associated and planktonic samples from the northwestern Mediterranean Seaa
Probe | Sequence (5′-3′) | Target group | Temp (°C) |
---|---|---|---|
β-AO233 | AGCTAATCAGRCATCGG | All β-subgroup ammonia oxidizers | 44 |
Nsp436 | TTTCGTTCCGGCTGAAAG | All Nitrosospira spp. | 45 |
Nmo254 | GTAGGCCSTTACCCYACC | All Nitrosomonas spp. | 43 |
The probes were designed and optimized by Stephen et al. (40).