Candidatus Accumulibacter

Candidatus Accumulibacter
Candidatus Accumulibacter phosphatis (blue cells)
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Bacteria
Phylum: Proteobacteria
Class: Betaproteobacteria
Order: Unclassified
Members

   Candidatus Accumulibater Phosphatis

Candidatus Accumulibacter is an unclassified group of Betaproteobacteria that currently contains only a single member, Candidatus Accumulibacter Phosphatis. C. Accumulibacter phosphatis is a common bacterial community member of wastewater treatment plants performing enhanced biological phosphorus removal[1] and is a polyphosphate-accumulating organism. There are currently no cultured representatives, however due to the importance of C. Accumulibacter phosphatis in the biotechnology industry there has been much research into the physiology of these bacteria.

References

  1. Seviour RJ, Mino T, Onuki M (April 2003). "The microbiology of biological phosphorus removal in activated sludge systems.". FEMS Microbiol Rev. 27 (1): 99–127. doi:10.1016/s0168-6445(03)00021-4. PMID 12697344.


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