TABLE 1.
Effect of increasing salinities on the growth of T. halophila in complex mediaa
| NaCl concn (M) | Osmolality (osmol/kg of H2O) | Growth rate (generation h−1) | Maximal OD600 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.495 | 0.10 | 2.1 |
| 0.2 | 0.970 | 0.12 | 2.9 |
| 0.6 | 1.869 | 0.16 | 3.5 |
| 1.0 | 2.952 | 0.15 | 3.6 |
| 2.0 | 4.445 | 0.09 | 3.1 |
| 2.4 | 5.180 | 0.05 | 2.9 |
| 3.2 | 7.425 | 0.02 | 1.8 |
a
Cells were grown aerobically without shaking at 30°C in MRS medium without or with added sodium chloride. Data are the means of at least three independent experiments with less than 10% standard deviation.