Perspectives of the development of 16S rDNA probe specific for algicidal and/or algal-lytic gliding bacteria

Citation
T. Maeda et al., Perspectives of the development of 16S rDNA probe specific for algicidal and/or algal-lytic gliding bacteria, FISHERIES S, 64(6), 1998, pp. 861-865
Citations number
30
Categorie Soggetti
Aquatic Sciences
Journal title
FISHERIES SCIENCE
ISSN journal
09199268 → ACNP
Volume
64
Issue
6
Year of publication
1998
Pages
861 - 865
Database
ISI
SICI code
0919-9268(199812)64:6<861:POTDO1>2.0.ZU;2-A
Abstract
Sequence analyses of small subunit ribosomal RNA gene (16S rDNA) were perfo rmed on 16 strains of gliding marine bacteria isolated at the time of bloom of Skeletonema costatum in Ariake Sea. The strains were comprised of 8 str ains which have capabilities to kill and lyse Skeletonema costatum, 5 strai ns with algicidal or algal-lytic activity and 3 strains without activity. T he strains were divided into 4 clusters including 1, 2, 3, and 10 strains. Cluster A, C and D were close to Cytophaga latercula, Flexibacter maritimus and Cytophaga marinoflava, respectively. Cluster B was close to Flavobacte rium aquatile. Neither algicidal nor algal-lytic activity was restricted to any of the clusters. The strains of cluster B contained flexirubin and did not require addition of Na+ in growth peptone media.