Accumulation of poly-beta-hydroxybutyrate in Spirulina platensis

J Bacteriol. 1982 Jan;149(1):361-3. doi: 10.1128/jb.149.1.361-363.1982.

Abstract

Poly-beta-hydroxybutyrate has been identified in the cyanobacterium Spirulina platensis. The addition of reduced carbon compounds to the growth medium was not required for poly-beta-hydroxybutyrate accumulation. Poly-beta-hydroxybutyrate accumulated during exponential growth to 6% of the total dry weight and then decreased during the stationary phase.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Cyanobacteria / growth & development
  • Cyanobacteria / metabolism*
  • Cyanobacteria / ultrastructure
  • Cytoplasmic Granules / ultrastructure
  • Hydroxybutyrates / metabolism*
  • Polyesters*
  • Polymers / metabolism*

Substances

  • Hydroxybutyrates
  • Polyesters
  • Polymers
  • poly-beta-hydroxybutyrate