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Appropriate
growth media: |
DSMZ medium 826 |
Respiration: |
Geobacter sulfurreducens is anaerobic |
Gram
Stain: |
Geobacter sulfurreducens is Gram stain negative |
Motility: |
Geobacter sulfurreducens is motile |
Taxonomic lineage: |
Bacteria; Proteobacteria; delta/epsilon subdivisions; Deltaproteobacteria; Desulfuromonadales; Geobacteraceae; Geobacter |
Industrial uses or economic implications: |
Geobacter sulfurreducens is of industrial importance due to its bioremediation capabilities. |
Miscellaneous: |
Geobacter sulfurreducens was isolated from ditch surface sediment, USA.Geobacter sulfurreducens can oxidize organic chemicals while reducing metals. |
Human health and disease: |
None known |
Disclaimer: This information is presented as is. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of this information, please check current reference material prior to growth or handling of microorganisms.
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