Project name: Chromohalobacter salexigens

Description: Chromohalobacter salexigens. This bacterium is a moderate halophile, yet does not require high concentrations of sodium chloride. The salt requirements of this organism can be met by ions of other salts, such as potassium, rubidium, ammonium, bromide. Once classed as a member of the Halomonas genus, analysis of its 16S sequence led to its reassignment to Chromohalobacter. Several plasmids have been isolated from this organism. Plasmid pMH1 contains genes for resistance to kanamycin, neomycin, and tetracycline. A smaller plasmid, pHE1, which does not code for antibiotic resistance genes, has also been isolated. These plasmids have been used to develop genetic manipulation systems.

Last updated: 2007-12-18