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SAG 263-9 Prototheca spec.

SAG Strain Number:263-9
TAXONOMY
Genus:Prototheca
Species:spec.
Taxonomic position:Chlorophyta - Trebouxiophyceae
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Authentic:no
Division:Chlorophyta
Class:Trebouxiophyceae
ORIGIN
General habitat:
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Locality:from lichen Xanthoria
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Year:before 1954
Isolated by:
Strain number by isolator:H.M. Strain No. IV.73.51
Deposition by:E.G. Pringsheim (< from Baarn?)
Deposition date:1954
CULTURE INFORMATION
Culture medium:Malz Ag
Axenic:axenic
Strain relatives:
Agitation resistance:not detected
Special properties:NO known Nagoya Protocol restrictions for this strain; colourless; potentially pathogenic! Risk Level 2 > restricted distribution! Handle with care!
 
PUBLICATIONS
Publication:Kerfin W. et al. (1978) Physiological and Biochemical Contributions to the Taxonomy of the Genus Prototheca II. Starch Hydrolysis and Base Composition of DNA. Arch. Microbiol. 116 (1):105-107
Publication:Kessler E. (1977) Physiological and Biochemical Contributions to the Taxonomy of the Genus Prototheca I. Hydrogenase, Acid Tolerance, Salt Tolerance, Thermophily, and Liquefaction of Gelatin. Arch. Microbiol. 113:139-141
CRYO
Cryopreservation:not detected
TEACHING
Recommended for teaching:no