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The accumulation of zero-valent sulfur during the utilization of reduced sulfur compounds by purple and green sulfur bacteria is discussed in relation to the physical factors temperature, pH and light intensity, the availability of the electron donors monosulfide, thiosulfate and trisulfide and the availability of the nutrient phosphate. Emphasis is placed on electron-donor, light and phosphate-limited continuous cultures of Chromatium vinosum DSM 185, Thiocapsa roseopersicina M1 and Chlorobium limicola f. thiosulfatophilum DSM 249. Sulfur and glycogen accumulation are particularly promoted by excessive electron-donor availability and saturating light conditions, but otherwise occur under all circumstances. Glycogen accumulation but not sulfur deposition was stimulated by phosphate limitation. Ecological implications are discussed.
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Van Gemerden, H., Visscher, P.T., Mas, J. (1990). Environmental Control of Sulfur Deposition in Anoxygenic Purple and Green Sulfur Bacteria. In: Dawes, E.A. (eds) Novel Biodegradable Microbial Polymers. NATO ASI Series, vol 186. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-2129-0_21
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