Formation and Characterization of Bacterial Magnetite.
Abstract
The objectives cited in the research proposal included: (1) Optimization of bacterial magnetite production using pure cultures of Aquaspirillum magnetotacticum. (2) Development and evaluation of a laser technique for directly measuring cell magnetic moments from magnetic field-dependent culture birefringence. (3) Continued studies directed at elucidating the biochemical pathway of bacterial magnetite formation. (4) Analysis of the structure and function of the magnetosome sheath (e.g. the envelope surrounding each magnetite grain). (5) Initiation of studies of metal solubilization and uptake by magnetotactic bacteria.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 05, 1984
- Accession Number
- ADA150215
Entities
People
- R. P. Blakemore
Organizations
- University of New Hampshire