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Cyanobacterial diversity and distribution in the very extreme environments of the Pensacola Mountains (82°S, Antarctica).
Fernandez Carazo, Rafael ; ; Wilmotte, Annick
Speech/Talk (2006)Detailed reference viewed: 5 (0 ULg)
Morphological and molecular characterization of planktonic cyanobacteria from Belgium and Luxembourg
; ; Grubisic, Stana et al
in Journal of Phycology (2006), 42(6), 1312-1332
For the first time in Belgium and Luxembourg, the diversity and taxonomy of 95 cyanobacterial strains isolated from freshwater blooms were assessed by the comparison of phenotypes and partial 16S rRNA ... [more ▼]
For the first time in Belgium and Luxembourg, the diversity and taxonomy of 95 cyanobacterial strains isolated from freshwater blooms were assessed by the comparison of phenotypes and partial 16S rRNA gene sequences. The results showed the high diversity of nanoplanktonic, picoplanktonic, and benthic-periphytic cyanobacteria accompanying the main bloom-forming taxa. Indeed, besides 15 morphotypes of bloom-forming taxa, seven non-bloom-forming planktonic morphotypes and 11 morphotypes from benthic-periphytic taxa were isolated in culture from the plankton samples of 35 water bodies. The bloom-forming strains belonged to the genera Microcystis, Woronichinia, Planktothrix, Anabaena, and Aphanizomenon, whereas the other strains isolated from the same samples were assigned to the nanoplanktonic Aphanocapsa, Aphanothece, Snowella, and Pseudanabaena; to the picoplanktonic Cyanobium; and to the benthic periphytic Geitlerinema, Komvophoron, Leptolyngbya, Lyngbya, Phormidium, Calothrix, Nostoc, and Trichormus. The results supported both the polyphyletism of genera such as Aphanocapsa, Aphanothece, Leptolyngbya, Geitlerinema, Anabaena, and Aphanizomenon as well as the validity of genera such as Microcystis, Planktothrix, and Pseudanabaena with gas vesicles and cells constricted at the cross wall. The results obtained showed the close relationship between Snowella and Woronichinia for which very few sequences exist. The first sequence of Komvophoron appeared poorly related to other available cyanobacterial sequences. Although in a few cases a good agreement existed between phenotypic and genotypic features, there was generally a discrepancy. Strains with identical morphotypes show small differences in the 16S rRNA sequences, which might be related to the different chemical properties of their habitats. The results showed the importance of the polyphasic approach in order to improve the taxonomy of cyanobacteria. [less ▲]Detailed reference viewed: 172 (6 ULg)
Polyphasic study of Antarctic cyanobacterial strains
; Grubisic, Stana ; et al
in Journal of Phycology (2006), 42(6), 1257-1270
We isolated 59 strains of cyanobacteria from the benthic microbial mats of 23 Antarctic lakes, from five locations in two regions, in order to characterize their morphological and genotypic diversity. On ... [more ▼]
We isolated 59 strains of cyanobacteria from the benthic microbial mats of 23 Antarctic lakes, from five locations in two regions, in order to characterize their morphological and genotypic diversity. On the basis of their morphology, the cyanobacteria were assigned to 12 species that included four Antarctic endemic taxa. Sequences of the ribosomal RNA gene were determined for 56 strains. In general, the strains closely related at the 16S rRNA gene level belonged to the same morphospecies. Nevertheless, divergences were observed concerning the diversity in terms of species richness, novelty, and geographical distribution. For the 56 strains, 21 operational taxonomic units (OTUs, defined as groups of partial 16S rRNA gene sequences with more than 97.5% similarity) were found, including nine novel and three exclusively Antarctic OTUs. Sequences of Petalonema cf. involvens and Chondrocystis sp. were determined for the first time. The internally transcribed spacer (ITS) between the 16S and the 23S rRNA genes was sequenced for 33 strains, and similar groupings were observed with the 16S rRNA gene and the ITS, even when the strains were derived from different lakes and regions. In addition, 48 strains were screened for antimicrobial and cytotoxic activities, and 17 strains were bioactive against the gram-positive Staphylococcus aureus, or the fungi Aspergillus fumigatus and Cryptococcus neoformans. The bioactivities were not in coincidence with the phylogenetic relationships, but rather were specific to certain strains. [less ▲]Detailed reference viewed: 86 (7 ULg)
A Belgian collection of polar cyanobacterial: novel diversity and pharmaceutical screening of isolates.
Fernandez Carazo, Rafael ; Lassence, Cédric ; et al
Speech/Talk (2006)Detailed reference viewed: 18 (5 ULg)
The cyanophyte Arthrospira fusiformis from Mozambique, Africa: Morphological and molecular characterization
; Wilmotte, Annick ;
in Algological Studies (2006), 121
The morphology and the Internally Transcribed Spacer sequences of two Arthrospira (Cyanobacteria) strains with tightly coiled and loosely coiled trichome, isolated from waste water treatment ponds in ... [more ▼]
The morphology and the Internally Transcribed Spacer sequences of two Arthrospira (Cyanobacteria) strains with tightly coiled and loosely coiled trichome, isolated from waste water treatment ponds in Maputo, Mozambique, were investigated. According to the accepted traditional classification the tightly coiled strains were assigned as Arthrospira fusiformis and the loosely coiled as Arthrospira maxima. In both clonal cultures, initiated from a tightly coiled (strain 1) or a loosely coiled trichome (strain 2), different variants arose, in which the tightly coiled forms were more lax than the inoculated cloned trichomes, and loosely coiled forms became tightly coiled. In both cultures, different transient forms appeared, and even straight trichomes were observed. The straight form (variant 1) was isolated and cultivated under different light intensities. After two months, this straight form had not changed into coiled trichomes. However, the trichomes obtained after growth of the hormogonia of the straight trichomes contained a mixture of loosely coiled and straight trichomes.On the basis of the morphological analysis of Arthrospira, it is evident that the degree of coiling is highly variable, which creates uncertainty when used to define the different species. The DNA from the two clonal strains 1 and 2 was isolated and a part of the rRNA operon (including the 3' end of the 16S rRNA gene and the Internally Transcribed Spacer) was determined after amplification by PCR using specific primers. The two ITS sequences were identical and belonged to the subcluster I.A., as defined by Baurain et al. (2002). Variant 1 gave also an identical ITS sequence. A PCR to test the presence of mcyE, a gene involved in the synthesis of the microcystin synthetase, was negative for the two strains and the variant 1. This study showed that for a reliable identification of Arthrospira species, information from specimens collected in the field, cultured strains, developmental stages, and molecular analysis, should be combined. [less ▲]Detailed reference viewed: 73 (1 ULg)
Biogeographical distribution and ecological ranges of benthic cyanobacteria in East Antarctic lakes
; Grubisic, Stana ; Balthasart, Pierre et al
in FEMS Microbiology Ecology (2006), 57(2), 272-289
For the first time, the cyanobacterial diversity from microbial mats in lakes of Eastern Antarctica was investigated using microscopic and molecular approaches. The present study assessed the ... [more ▼]
For the first time, the cyanobacterial diversity from microbial mats in lakes of Eastern Antarctica was investigated using microscopic and molecular approaches. The present study assessed the biogeographical distribution of cyanobacteria in Antarctica. Five samples were taken from four lakes spanning a range of different ecological environments in Larsemann Hills, Vestfold Hills and Rauer Islands to evaluate the influence of lake characteristics on the cyanobacterial diversity. Seventeen morphospecies and 28 16S rRNA gene-based operational taxonomic units belonging to the Oscillatoriales, Nostocales and Chroococcales were identified. The internal transcribed spacer was evaluated to complement the 16S rRNA gene data and showed similar but more clear-cut tendencies. The molecular approach suggested that potential Antarctic endemic species, including a previously undiscovered diversity, are more abundant than has been estimated by morphological methods. Moreover, operational taxonomic units, also found outside Antarctica, were more widespread over the continent than potential endemics. The cyanobacterial diversity of the most saline lakes was found to differ from the others, and correlations between the sampling depth and the cyanobacterial communities can also be drawn. Comparison with database sequences illustrated the ubiquity of several cyanobacterial operational taxonomic units and their remarkable range of tolerance to harsh environmental conditions. [less ▲]Detailed reference viewed: 27 (7 ULg)
Testing of primers for the study of cyanobacterial molecular diversity by DGGE
; Grubisic, Stana ; Balthasart, Pierre et al
in Journal of Microbiological Methods (2006), 65(3), 542-550
Denaturing Gradient Gel electrophoresis (DGGE) is a PCR-based technique which is widely used in the study of microbial communities. Here, the use of the three specific 16S rRNA cyanobacterial specific ... [more ▼]
Denaturing Gradient Gel electrophoresis (DGGE) is a PCR-based technique which is widely used in the study of microbial communities. Here, the use of the three specific 16S rRNA cyanobacterial specific primers CYA359F, CYA781R(a) and CYA781R(b) on the assessment of the molecular diversity of cyanobacterial communities is examined. Assignments of the reverse primers CYA781R(a) and CYA781R(b) with cyanobacterial strain sequences showed that the former preferentially targets filamentous cyanobacteria whereas the latter targets unicellular cyanobacteria. The influence of the GC clamp position on the forward Or on reverse primer and the use of the two reverse primers separately or in equimolar mixture were investigated. Three environmental samples were subjected to amplification with 6 combinations of primers. The 6 banding patterns as well as the sequences of the bands extracted were analysed and compared. In addition, to assess the effect of the position of the GC clamp, the melting profiles of the sequences of Aphanizomenon flos-aquae PMC9707 and Synechococcus sp. MH305 were determined, with the GC clamp in the 3' or 5' position. Results showed that the use of two separate amplifications allowed a more complete study of the molecular diversity of the cyanobacterial community investigated. Furthermore, similar richness and identical phylogenctic assignments of extracted bands were obtained irrespective of the positioning of the GC clamp. (c) 2005 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. [less ▲]Detailed reference viewed: 43 (8 ULg)
Ultrastructure and taxonomic position of two species of the cyanobacterial genus Schizothrix
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in Cryptogamie Algologie (2006), 27(1), 53-62
The cyanobacterial genus Schizothrix is traditionally classified in the special family Schizotrichaceae (order Oscillatoriales) according to the structure of the filaments and thallus: one, two, or more ... [more ▼]
The cyanobacterial genus Schizothrix is traditionally classified in the special family Schizotrichaceae (order Oscillatoriales) according to the structure of the filaments and thallus: one, two, or more ensheathed and fasciculated trichomes are enveloped by common sheaths. The fine Structure of cells and filaments of two natural populations of typical Schizothrix-species (S. facilis, S lacustris) were investigated in our Study. The ultrastructure of trichomes was found to be similar to the pseudartabaenacean types (thylakoid arrangement, inclusions, cell wall), and indicates the close relationship to this group of simple filamentous cyanobacteria. The special life form, which was considered as the most important phenotypic intergeneric (and interfamilial) differentiating character was proven: Fasciculated trichomes are enveloped by their own sheaths, and form (usually heteropolar) filaments enveloped by mother common sheath. However, in spite of the fact that the ultrastructure and morphology of trichomes were found to be similar to other pseudanabacnacean types, the relationship to Pseudanabaenaceae must await detailed molecular studies to be more completely evaluated. The first molecular results concerning a few Schizothrix-like strains from Antarctica show that most belong to a cluster, which is separated from the other oscillatorian clusters. This could support the genetic basis of the Schizothrix genus. [less ▲]Detailed reference viewed: 86 (2 ULg)
Microbial ecology of the closed artificial ecosystem MELiSSA (Micro-Ecological Life Support System Alternative): Reinventing and compartmentalizing the Earth's food and oxygen regeneration system for long-haul space exploration missions
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in Research in Microbiology (2006), 157
MELiSSA is a bioregenerative life support system designed by the European Space Agency (ESA) for the complete recycling of gas, liquid and solid wastes during long distance space exploration. The system ... [more ▼]
MELiSSA is a bioregenerative life support system designed by the European Space Agency (ESA) for the complete recycling of gas, liquid and solid wastes during long distance space exploration. The system uses the combined activity of different living organisms: microbial cultures in bioreactors, a plant compartment and a human crew. In this minireview, the development of a short-cut ecological system for the biotransformation of organic waste is discussed from a microorganism's perspective. The artificial ecological model—still in full development—that is inspired by Earth's own geomicrobiological ecosystem serves as an ideal study object on microbial ecology and will become an indispensable travel companion in manned space exploration. [less ▲]Detailed reference viewed: 97 (21 ULg)
Biogeographic trends in Antarctic lake communities
; Wilmotte, Annick ; et al
in Bergstrom, Dana; Convey, Peter; Huiskes, Ad HL (Eds.) Trends in Antarctic terrestrial and limnetic ecosystems (2006)
The basic biogeographic zones proposed many years ago – the Subantarctic islands, Maritime Antarctica and Continental Antarctica – continue to hold up, though they cannot be seen as absolute dividers of ... [more ▼]
The basic biogeographic zones proposed many years ago – the Subantarctic islands, Maritime Antarctica and Continental Antarctica – continue to hold up, though they cannot be seen as absolute dividers of biodiversity. For example, subantarctic Macquarie Island appears to be biogeographically separate from the islands of the Kerguelen Province, and on the continent there are species that are present in lakes of more than one zone. Furthermore, there are numerous lake environments that have yet to be investigated, and it is probable that some of these lakes could turn up surprises that will bring into question these basic divisions. An important question to be answered is whether these biogeographic zones reflect climate attributes, or whether they were moulded long ago by barriers to dispersal. Again, our imperfect knowledge of Antarctic lacustrine biogeography means that this question cannot at present be answered. However, as discussed elsewhere in this volume (Chown and Convey), there are indications of a strong biogeographical boundary for terrestrial species between the Maritime and Continental Antarctic zones. A palaeolimnological approach will assist in answering this question: understanding how Antarctic biogeography has developed through time will provide necessary insights into current distributions. A prime example is the occurrence of the copepod Boeckella poppei in Beaver Lake. Pugh et al. (2002) initially concluded that this species was an anthropogenic introduction, then Bayly et al. (2003) provided morphological evidence for long habitation in the area of Beaver Lake. Recent palaeolimnological work has shown that the species has been present in nearby Lake Terrasovoje for at least 9000 yrs (L. Cromer, A. Bissett, J. Gibson and K. Swadling, unpublished data). Even though this lake has only existed in the Holocene, cosmogenic exposure dates in the same area of exposed rock can exceed 106 years (D. Gore and D. White, personal communication). From these observations it can be concluded that Boeckella poppei has been associated with the Beaver Lake area for at least the entire Holocene and probably well back into the Pleistocene, and that its occurrence outside its 'preferred' biogeographical zone (Maritime Antarctica) is not a reflection of current climate, rather of history. The majority of our knowledge regarding Antarctic lacustrine biodiversity and biogeography has come from classic taxonomic studies, where the morphology (or biochemistry for bacteria) has been of greatest importance. In many cases this has led to questionable identification, correct identification of species is paramount if the true biodiversity and biogeography of Antarctica is to be deduced. It is only in the last few years that the more objective approach of molecular genetics has been applied to Antarctic lacustrine organisms, and then only for more cryptic groups, such as bacteria and cyanobacteria. As more samples and organisms are studied by these methods it is likely that new relationships between species distributions will be found. Due to the limited number of species in Antarctica (compared to more temperate zones), it may be possible in the future to record the make-up of selected genes of most, if not all, of the biota, which will allow more precise analysis. There is increasing evidence for endemism amongst the inhabitants of lakes both on the Antarctic continent and the subantarctic islands, from bacteria to crustacea. Use of molecular genetic techniques to identify more cryptic species will most likely add to the list of putative endemics. It is clear, however, that recent colonisation and current climate also play important roles in the distribution of the biota, as most of the lakes in Antarctica are of relatively recent (Holocene) origin. Colonising species have to be adapted to transport from source areas, which can either involve inter- or intra-continental movement, as well as survival on arrival at potential habitat. Flexibility in nutritional and habitat requirements is an important factor in determining whether a species will be a successful coloniser. The buffering to environmental extremes provided by the liquid water habitat means that conditions further south will not be as harsh as those experienced by their terrestrial counterparts. As the climate changes in the future, it will be interesting to note the effects of these changes on the lacustrine biota. Will new species colonise the Antarctic Peninsula where temperatures are warming? In the longer term, the biogeography of Antarctic lakes will continue to be dynamic. New species will arrive, others will become extinct. The biogeographic zones long-proposed may continue to hold, though more precise knowledge of current distributions and responses to climate change may refine our view. [less ▲]Detailed reference viewed: 183 (5 ULg)
A polyphasic approach to assess the cyanobacterial diversity of summer samples from Czech reservoirs
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in Algological Studies (2005), 117
We used a polyphasic approach combining data from microscopic assessment of fresh biomass and from clone libraries and DGGE fingerprints based on 16S rRNA gene sequences to investigate the cyanobacterial ... [more ▼]
We used a polyphasic approach combining data from microscopic assessment of fresh biomass and from clone libraries and DGGE fingerprints based on 16S rRNA gene sequences to investigate the cyanobacterial diversity of Czech reservoirs during the summer in 2001 and 2002. In total, 15 genera were identified using the microscopic analysis in 38 samples analysed. They were Aphanizomenon, Anabaena, Anabaenopsis, Aphanocapsa, Aphanothece, Pseudanabaena, Planktothrix, Planktolyngbya, Limnothrix, Woronichinia, Snowella, Romeria, Microcystis, Merismopedia, and Coelomoron. We recovered 113 DGGE band sequences from the same samples. In addition, 128 partial 16S rRNA sequences were obtained from two clone libraries of reservoirs Pilská and Orlík. The phylogenetic comparison with the currently available rRNA sequences in databases showed that our sequences belonged to 8 clusters: Woronichinia, Microcystis, Synechococcus, Snowella, Planktothrix, Anabaena/Aphanizomenon, Limnothrix and a plastid related to Chrysochromulina polylepis. The microscopic enumeration and the molecular results were generally congruent concerning the major populations determined in these samples (for 32 samples among 38). Anabaena/Aphanizomenon, Microcystis and Woronichinia were the major genera in the Czech reservoirs during summer, and were present in most of the samples. This study showed some discrepancies between the genera retrieved by the traditional method and the molecular analyses. Differences concerned the presence of minor populations belonging to Aphanothece, Romeria, Merismopedia, Synechococcus, Snowella and Pseudanabena. These differences could be explained by biases specific to each method (competitive amplification, difficulty to obtain sequences from DGGE bands, not precise microscopic observation of the small-sized genera). [less ▲]Detailed reference viewed: 64 (8 ULg)
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Patent (2004)
This invention is related to a method for detecting toxic and non-toxic cyanobacteria. The method comprises that nucleic acid from a biological sample is brought into contact with an oligonucleotide ... [more ▼]
This invention is related to a method for detecting toxic and non-toxic cyanobacteria. The method comprises that nucleic acid from a biological sample is brought into contact with an oligonucleotide designed to be specific for particular regions of the mcyE gene, the mcyE in combination with mcyD, and with an oligonucleotide designed to be specific for 16SrDNA, and the presence or absence of toxic cyanobacteria is detected by a suitable molecular biology method. The invention is related also to oligonucleotides used in the method. [less ▲]Detailed reference viewed: 65 (7 ULg)
Development of a universal microarray based on the ligation detection reaction and 16S rRNA gene polymorphism to target diversity of cyanobacteria
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in Applied and Environmental Microbiology (2004), 70(12), 7161-7172
The cyanobacteria are photosynthetic prokaryotes of significant ecological and biotechnological interest, since they strongly contribute to primary production and are a rich source of bioactive compounds ... [more ▼]
The cyanobacteria are photosynthetic prokaryotes of significant ecological and biotechnological interest, since they strongly contribute to primary production and are a rich source of bioactive compounds. In eutrophic fresh and brackish waters, their mass occurrences (water blooms) are often toxic and constitute a high potential risk for human health. Therefore, rapid and reliable identification of cyanobacterial species in complex environmental samples is important. Here we describe the development and validation of a microarray for the identification of cyanobacteria in aquatic environments. Our approach is based on the use of a ligation detection reaction coupled to a universal array. Probes were designed for detecting 19 cyanobacterial groups including Anabaena/Aphanizomenon, Calothrix, Cylindrospermopsis, Cylindrospermum, Gloeothece, halotolerants, Leptolyngbya, Palau Lyngbya, Microcystis, Nodularia, Nostoc, Planktothrix, Antarctic Phormidium, Prochlorococcus, Spirulina, Synechococcus, Synechocystis, Trichodesmium, and Woronichinia. These groups were identified based on an alignment of over 300 cyanobacterial 16S rRNA sequences. For validation of the microarrays, 95 samples (24 axenic strains from culture collections, 27 isolated strains, and 44 cloned fragments recovered from environmental samples) were tested. The results demonstrated a high discriminative power and sensitivity to 1 fmol of the PCR-amplified 16S rRNA gene. Accurate identification of target strains was also achieved with unbalanced mixes of PCR amplicons from different cyanobacteria and an environmental sample. Our universal array method shows great potential for rapid and reliable identification of cyanobacteria. It can be easily adapted to future development and could thus be applied both in research and environmental monitoring. [less ▲]Detailed reference viewed: 45 (10 ULg)
Salinity, depth and the structure and composition of microbial mats in continental Antarctic lakes
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in Freshwater Biology (2004), 49(3), 296-319
1. Lakes and ponds in the Larsemann Hills and Bolingen Islands (East-Antarctica) were characterised by cyanobacteria-dominated, benthic microbial mats. A 56-lake dataset representing the limnological ... [more ▼]
1. Lakes and ponds in the Larsemann Hills and Bolingen Islands (East-Antarctica) were characterised by cyanobacteria-dominated, benthic microbial mats. A 56-lake dataset representing the limnological diversity among the more than 150 lakes and ponds in the region was developed to identify and quantify the abiotic conditions associated with cyanobacterial and diatom communities. 2. Limnological diversity in the lakes of the Larsemann Hills and Bolingen Islands was associated primarily with conductivity and conductivity-related variables (concentrations of major ions and alkalinity), and variation in lake morphometry (depth, catchment and lake area). Low concentrations of pigments, phosphate, nitrogen, DOC and TOC in the water column of most lakes suggest extremely low water column productivity and hence high water clarity, and may thus contribute to the ecological success of benthic microbial mats in this region. 3. Benthic communities consisted of prostrate and sometimes finely laminated mats, flake mats, epilithic and interstitial microbial mats. Mat physiognomy and carotenoid/chlorophyll ratios were strongly related to lake depth, but not to conductivity. 4. Morphological-taxonomic analyses revealed the presence of 26 diatom morphospecies and 33 cyanobacterial morphotypes. Mats of shallow lakes (interstitial and flake mats) and those of deeper lakes (prostrate mats) were characterised by different dominant cyanobacterial morphotypes. No relationship was found between the distribution of these morphotypes and conductivity. In contrast, variation in diatom species composition was strongly related to both lake depth and conductivity. Shallow ponds were mainly characterised by aerial diatoms (e.g. Diadesmis cf. perpusilla and Hantzschia spp.). In deep lakes, communities were dominated by Psammothidium abundans and Stauroforma inermis. Lakes with conductivities higher than +/-1.5 mS cm(-1) became susceptible to freezing out of salts and hence pronounced conductivity fluctuations. In these lakes P. abundans and S. inermis were replaced by Amphora veneta. Stomatocysts were important only in shallow freshwater lakes. 5. Ice cover influenced microbial mat structure and composition both directly by physical disturbance in shallow lakes and by influencing light availability in deeper lakes, as well as indirectly by generating conductivity increases and promoting the development of seasonal anoxia. 6. The relationships between diatom species composition and conductivity, and diatom species composition and depth, were statistically significant. Transfer functions based on these data can therefore be used in paleolimnological reconstruction to infer changes in the precipitation-evaporation balance in continental Antarctic lakes. [less ▲]Detailed reference viewed: 56 (3 ULg)
Cyanobacterial diversity in natural and artificial microbial mats of Lake Fryxell (McMurdo dry valleys, Antarctica): A morphological and molecular approach
; Grubisic, Stana ; et al
in Applied and Environmental Microbiology (2003), 69(9), 5157-5169
Currently, there is no consensus concerning the geographic distribution and extent of endemism in Antarctic cyanobacteria. In this paper we describe the phenotypic and genotypic diversity of cyanobacteria ... [more ▼]
Currently, there is no consensus concerning the geographic distribution and extent of endemism in Antarctic cyanobacteria. In this paper we describe the phenotypic and genotypic diversity of cyanobacteria in a field microbial mat sample from Lake Fryxell and in an artificial cold-adapted sample cultured in a benthic gradient chamber (BGC) by using an inoculum from the same mat. Light microscopy and molecular tools, including 16S rRNA gene clone libraries, denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis, and sequencing, were used. For the first time in the study of cyanobacterial diversity of environmental samples, internal transcribed spacer (ITS) sequences were retrieved and analyzed to complement the information obtained from the 16S rRNA gene. Microscopy allowed eight morphotypes to be identified, only one of which is likely to be an Antarctic endemic morphotype. Molecular analysis, however, revealed an entirely different pattern. A much higher number of phylotypes (15 phylotypes) was found, but no sequences from Nodularia and Hydrocoryne, as observed by microscopy, were retrieved. The 16S rRNA gene sequences determined in this study were distributed in 11 phylogenetic lineages, 3 of which were exclusively Antarctic and 2 of which were novel. Collectively, these Antarctic sequences together with all the other polar sequences were distributed in 22 lineages, 9 of which were exclusively Antarctic, including the 2 novel lineages observed in this study. The cultured BGC mat had lower diversity than the field mat. However, the two samples shared three morphotypes and three phylotypes. Moreover, the BGC mat allowed enrichment of one additional phylotype. ITS sequence analysis revealed a complex signal that was difficult to interpret. Finally, this study provided evidence of molecular diversity of cyanobacteria in Antarctica that is much greater than the diversity currently known based on traditional microscopic analysis. Furthermore, Antarctic endemic species were more abundant than was estimated on the basis of morphological features. Decisive arguments concerning the global geographic distribution of cyanobacteria should therefore incorporate data obtained with the molecular tools described here. [less ▲]Detailed reference viewed: 55 (6 ULg)
Remarkable conservation of internally transcribed spacer sequences of Arthrospira ("Spirulina") (Cyanophyceae, Cyanobacteria) strains from four continents and of recent and 30-year-old dried samples from Africa
Baurain, Denis ; ; Grubisic, Stana et al
in Journal of Phycology (2002), 38(2), 384-393
The internally transcribed spacer (ITS) sequences of 21 Arthrospira clonal strains from four continents and assigned to four different species (A. platensis, A. maxima, A. fusiformis, A. indica) in the ... [more ▼]
The internally transcribed spacer (ITS) sequences of 21 Arthrospira clonal strains from four continents and assigned to four different species (A. platensis, A. maxima, A. fusiformis, A. indica) in the culture collections were determined. Two main clusters, I and H, were differentiated by 49 positions out of 475 nt or 477 nt, respectively. Each cluster was further subdivided into two subclusters. Subclusters LA and I.B were separated by two substitutions, whereas subclusters II.A, and II.B were distinguished by four substitutions. After direct sequencing of the PCR products, three dried samples from Chad aged between 3 months and 35 years yielded a sequence belonging to subcluster I.A, as did a recent commercial product. The strains grown in production plants belonged to the same (sub)clusters as strains from culture collections, mainly LA and II. PCR primers specific for each cluster and subcluster were designed and tested with crude cell lysates of Arthrospira strains. One dried sample ("dihe' 1) and a herbarium sample from Lake Sonachi (Kenya) only contained I.A sequences, whereas the commercial product was a mixture of the four genotypes and the other two dried samples contained minor polymorphisms characteristic of different clusters. Five clonal Arthrospira strains, thought to be duplicates, showed the simultaneous presence of the two :Forms of the four diagnostic positions that distinguish subclusters genotype H.A and genotype II.B. This is likely to be caused by multiple copies of the rDNA operon, in a intermediate stage of homogenization between subcluster II.A and subcluster II.B. The high conservation of ITS sequences is in contrast with the assignment to four different species, the great morphological variability of the strains, and their wide geographic distribution. [less ▲]Detailed reference viewed: 118 (14 ULg)
Molecular and pigment studies of the picophytoplankton in a region of the Southern Ocean (42-54 degrees S, 141-144 degrees E) in March 1998
Wilmotte, Annick ; ; Goffart, Anne et al
in Deep-Sea Research Part II, Topical Studies in Oceanography (2002), 49(16), 3351-3363
Seven filtered seawater samples (depths between 30 and 55 m) collected during the SAZ project of the Austral summer of 1997-1998 were used for a simultaneous study of the picophytoplankton pigments based ... [more ▼]
Seven filtered seawater samples (depths between 30 and 55 m) collected during the SAZ project of the Austral summer of 1997-1998 were used for a simultaneous study of the picophytoplankton pigments based on high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) analyses and flow cytometry, and of the molecular diversity of the picophytoplankton based on their rDNA sequences. The sampling sites could be divided into three temperature zones, distinguished by their proximity to the Sub-Antarctic and Polar Fronts. HPLC analysis of total chlorophylls and carotenoids showed fairly low phytoplankton concentrations (77-262 ng chl al(-1)), with minimal values of the pigments in the two samples of the Polar Front Zone around 54degreesS (water temperature of 4degreesC at time of collection). In this zone, a similar decrease of particles, identified as cyanobacteria on the basis of their fluorescence, was observed by flow cytometry. Sequences very similar to the 16S rDNA sequence of Synechococcus WH8103 were present in all samples. This Synechococcus genotype is thus found in the Southern Ocean in addition to the Atlantic and Pacific locations where it has been previously observed. The yield of PCR products was lower in the two samples taken in the Polar Front Zone, showing a good agreement between molecular and pigment data. 16S rDNA sequences of plastids of eukaryotic algae also were retrieved, mostly related to those of an environmental clone called OM164, which has not been cultivated but has phylogenetic affinities to the Raphidophyceae. (C) 2002 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved. [less ▲]Detailed reference viewed: 55 (1 ULg)
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Partial 16S rDNA sequences were determined for six Microcystis strains from lakes in the region of Plön (Northern Germany) assigned to four different species on the basis of their morphology. These sequences appear very similar to each other and to those of 71 Microcystis strains from four continents available in the databases. This great genotypic homogeneity, as measured by 16S rDNA sequence similarity (334 characters), is contrasting with the conspicuous morphological differences observed for the studied strains. [less ▲]Detailed reference viewed: 75 (5 ULg)


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Approaches and Issues for Financing Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure
GAO-13-451T: Published: Mar 13, 2013. Publicly Released: Mar 13, 2013.
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The Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (SRF) programs are the largest sources of federal assistance to states and local communities for funding drinking water and wastewater infrastructure. In fiscal year 2012, EPA funded the Clean Water SRF program $1.5 billion and the Drinking Water SRF program $918 million from congressional appropriations. EPA grants capitalization funds to states, which in turn provide low- or no-interest loans to local communities or utilities to pay for water distribution pipelines, treatment plants, sewer lines, and other similar infrastructure.
GAO reviewed three of the approaches proposed to pay for the nation's drinking water and wastewater needs, each of which offers a different means to fund and finance projects. To understand these approaches as they apply to wastewater infrastructure, GAO surveyed stakeholders, including industry representatives and associations and federal, state, and local government officials. GAO's reports identified the following issues with each approach:
- A clean water trust fund would provide a dedicated source of funding, such as an excise or other tax, for wastewater infrastructure. Stakeholders identified three main issues that would need to be addressed in setting one up: how a trust fund should be administered and used, what type of financial assistance should be provided, and what activities should be eligible to receive funding. A majority of stakeholders said that a trust fund should be administered through EPA in partnership with the states, but they differed in their views on how a trust fund should be used.
- A national infrastructure bank would use public and/or private funds to finance infrastructure projects through a variety of loans, loan guarantees, and other mechanisms. A majority of stakeholders supported the creation of such a bank but also identified three issues that should be considered in designing a bank: mission and administrative structure, financing authorities, and project eligibility and prioritization.
- Public-private partnerships encourage private investment in infrastructure projects. GAO identified seven municipalities that have entered into privately financed partnerships for wastewater infrastructure. Municipal and company officials identified advantages to these partnerships, such as having access to sources of financing other than traditional sources, but also identified challenges to using partnerships. Local opposition is one challenge, as is the complexity and difficulty of contracting involved.
GAO's work on asset management, among other things, highlights the importance of targeting federal funding to communities with the greatest need and spending funds efficiently. For example, in 2004, GAO identified opportunities for EPA to improve its promotion of asset management to utilities-- an approach that could give utilities the information and analytical tools they need to manage existing assets more effectively and to plan for the future. Since then, EPA has implemented GAO's recommendations on asset management by, among other things, holding workshops and coordinating initiatives to provide asset management information.
Why GAO Did This Study
The nation faces costly upgrades to aging and deteriorating drinking water and wastewater infrastructure. Frequent and highly publicized incidents of combined sewer overflows into rivers and streams, as well as water main breaks in the nation's largest cities, are the most visible manifestations of this problem.
A variety of approaches have been proposed to help bridge the potential gap between projected infrastructure needs--estimated by EPA as almost $335 billion for drinking water infrastructure and $298 billion for wastewater infrastructure--and current funding. GAO has conducted recent work on three of these approaches. In addition, GAO's recent work has addressed rural water infrastructure funding and economic recovery, as well as utilities' use of asset management, an approach to planning for and managing infrastructure costs.
This testimony is based on a body of work from August 2002 through October 2012 and focuses on (1) EPA's Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund programs; (2) stakeholders' views on creating a clean water trust fund, a national wastewater infrastructure bank, and public-private partnerships for wastewater infrastructure; and (3) issues in financing drinking water and wastewater infrastructure. GAO's testimony summarizes the results of issued reports.
GAO made recommendations in past reports to strengthen utilities' use of asset management and coordination of rural water infrastructure funding. EPA generally concurred with the recommendations, taking action on some and beginning action on others.
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Indian Irrigation Projects:Deferred Maintenance and Financial Sustainability Issues Remain UnresolvedGAO-15-453T: Published: Mar 4, 2015. Publicly Released: Mar 4, 2015.
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Geostationary Weather Satellites:Launch Date Nears, but Remaining Schedule Risks Need to be AddressedGAO-15-60: Published: Dec 16, 2014. Publicly Released: Jan 15, 2015.
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Environmental Litigation:Impact of Deadline Suits on EPA's Rulemaking Is LimitedGAO-15-34: Published: Dec 15, 2014. Publicly Released: Jan 14, 2015.
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How much did y'all spend on the gritty mix?
So I know this will obviously vary depending on what material and where you got it, but a ballpark (and maybe a rundown of your sources) would be awesome.
I have a pretty good sized collection, though they are all relatively small (25 pots). So I am not sure how much I need.
I know there is work involved with making the mix, there is sifting and you have to wet stuff down so it's not just pouring it into something and going from there.
I ask this because I found some on ebay, and don't know if it's worth it to get that, or just bite the bullet and make my own. I will be living in a small apartment, so I really don't have a good option for outside storage, or a very good work area to do all this.
This is the info for the ebay listing:
$16 for packed Large USPS Priority Box, plus shipping. Weighs about 24 pounds.
Inside: 12in. x 12in. x 5 1/2in. That's 792 Cubic Inches = 3.43 US Liquid Gallons, 2.9 US Dry Gallons, 13.7 US Liquid Quarts, 11.79 US Dry Quarts, 54.86 Cups, 12.98 Liters.
The shipping is about $18.00
here is the link, the listing is down now but I know it will be back up eventually:http://www.ebay.com/itm/GRITTY-MIX-FOR-ALL-PLANTS-IN-CONTAINERS-FAMOUS-AL-TAPLA-1-1-1-SOIL-LARGE-BOX-/191137920912
I've actually figured this out, so I think I can help. A 4.5g bag of granite costs me $6. A 10.5g bag of Turface costs me $12. And a 15g bag of fir bark costs me $28. My recipe has changed a bit since I no longer use bark, but if I used the standard 1:1:1 recipe, I estimate it would cost me about $1.75 per gallon including sifting losses. Prices will vary from location to location, but most people should be somewhere in that neighborhood if they're buying from the right sources (landscaping/feed stores). The eBay soil is $4.66/g before shipping, and $9.75/g after. That's a pretty substantial markup, and the shipping really puts it over the top. If you just have a few plants to repot and want to save yourself the labor, it may be worthwhile. But if you're going to be using a lot of soil, it's definitely worthwhile to make it yourself.
napa floor dry 25lb approx. $10
manna chicken grit 50lb approx. $10
yard of pine bark mulch approx. $5
I have no idea about total yield I have just sifted the last of the original mulch I bought for this, ive had to buy additional de and granite, but I also use the de by itself semi hydro for some tropicals.
would love a better bark option in western ny/nw pa
I just bought more supplies this past week for some overdue repotting.
Poultry grit (Manna) 25 lbs $8.00 I got this from Tractor Supply.
Napa 8822 24 qts (not listed in lbs) $9.00
Zoo Med ReptiBark (pet stores) 8 qts $8.00
The ReptiBark is actually chunkier than I'd like, but it's the best I can find. I smashed it to smaller pieces for some of my plants, but it has worked well for me out of the bag, too. The fir bark works best for me.
I mixed up a batch in a dish pan that is 12x14x6, about 4-5 cups of each ingredient. I filled six 4-inch pots, one 6-inch and one 8-inch orchid pot. I had a little left over - just to give you an idea of how far that batch went.
I have plenty of supplies left to make more batches of gritty mix for about $25.
Hope that helps!
Re: diatomaceous earth (DE)--
'A few items to remember when using Diatomaceous Earth:
-remember that you should only use Food-Grade Diatomaceous Earth. It is the only type of Diatomaceous Earth that is safe for home use. Do not use the type of Diatomaceous Earth that is used in swimming pool filters.
-Diatomaceous Earth is a drying agent and just as it will dry out insects, it will dry out your skin. It is useful to wear gloves and apply hand lotion after handling Diatomaceous Earth. Also be advised that Diatomaceous Earth will irritate the eyes. Diatomaceous earth is fine and will float in the air for a while before settling. Using a dust mask while the dust particles are still in the air will prevent any irritation caused by breathing it in.'
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Today I will be reviewing the Phanteks PH-TC12LS CPU Cooler. CPU coolers can come in many shapes and sizes. Some cases have the room for monster sized coolers. While other, compact HTPC cases of course, have very limited space for cooling. Phanteks has risen to the occasion with the PH-TC12LS and designed a low profile cooler with 120mm fan support. The PH-TC12LS also supplies a great amount of air to North Bridge of the Motherboard. The PH-TC12LS is unique in having 6 thermal heat-pipes in a relatively narrow fin design. Also the all black scheme with a fan that has a bright white cooling fins is a nice aesthetic. With the lack of surface area of cooling fins keeping the temperatures down can be a challenge. Let us see if the Phanteks PH-TC12LS CPU Cooler can answer the challenge!
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LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - As vampires Bella and Edward take their last bites on the big screen, Hollywood studios are on the hunt for the next "Twilight," a movie that plays on teenage angst and, more importantly, lights up the movie box office.
The first four "Twilight" movies earned $2.5 billion at theaters worldwide, propelled by passionate fans of a book series about a vampire-and-werewolf teen love triangle. Box office watchers project "Breaking Dawn - Part 2" will haul in $150 million at U.S. and Canadian theaters this weekend, one of the year's biggest film debuts.
Eager to replicate that performance, studios executives have been trolling through young adult novels with the dream of uncovering the next big blockbuster franchise, paying as much as $1 million to secure the film rights to the hottest books.
At least four films based on books for teenagers will reach theaters next year, with young love forced to overcome alien parasites, evil zombies and other supernatural bad guys.
Executives hope they can uncover a story that excites tech-savvy teens, who supercharged the buzz mill for "The Hunger Games" and other hits by spreading the word to friends through social media posts.
"It's a very enthusiastic and deep passion that young people feel for a book they love," said Nina Jacobson, executive producer of "The Hunger Games," which spawned a blockbuster film franchise with $687 million in worldwide ticket sales this spring.
"When they love something, they share it," Jacobson said.
The four-year "Twilight" movie saga lifted tiny studio Summit Entertainment into Hollywood's big leagues and paved the way for its $412 million acquisition in January by Lions Gate Entertainment (LGF.N), the studio behind "The Hunger Games."
The coming young adult films incorporate paranormal themes like those in the "Twilight" movies or dark dystopian futures and battles for survival reminiscent of "The Hunger Games," and do it through the drama of young love.
Summit is aiming to get "Twilight" fans buzzing about next February's zombie romance "Warm Bodies" with a trailer before "Breaking Dawn - Part 2." "Warm Bodies" star Teresa Palmer chatted about the movie - a love story between a zombie and human - while she strolled the red carpet at a "Breaking Dawn" premiere.
A couple of weeks after "Warm Bodies," Warner Brothers will trot out fantasy movie "Beautiful Creatures," about a teen girl with magical powers and a boy who is drawn to her, with a debut on Valentine's Day.
The movie "shares as much in common with 'Twilight' as it does with 'Harry Potter,'" said Andrew Kosove, co-president of production studio Alcon Entertainment, referring to the boy-wizard series that grossed $7.7 billion in worldwide ticket sales and woke up Hollywood to the power of adaptations of children's and young adult books.
In March, Open Road Films releases "The Host," a science fiction tale about alien parasites from "Twilight" author Stephenie Meyer. Sony Corp's (6758.T) "The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones," about a teen girl who tries to protect the world from demons, comes out in August. Summit's drama "Ender's Game," the story of a boy who leads the charge against an alien invasion, is scheduled for November 2013.
They will battle the latest installments of existing young adult franchises such as the "Hunger Games" sequel "Catching Fire" that comes out November 2013. Warner Brothers will release "Hobbit" movies in December 2012 and December 2013.
The fever for young adult movies is so hot among Hollywood executives that studios snap up the rights to some books before they hit store shelves to keep them out of the hands of their competitors. Screen Gems, a unit of Sony, announced October 9 it had bought rights to "Black City" a month before the book went on sale.
The studio moved quickly based on a "high level of anticipation for the property in the online community and other young adult circles," it said in a statement.
Lions Gate's Summit studio scooped up the rights before publication for "Divergent," a novel set in a futuristic Chicago where people are divided into factions based on personality traits. The studio is producing a movie for 2014 that features young Hollywood star Shailene Woodley, who played George Clooney's troubled daughter in the movie "The Descendants" last year.
The "Divergent" book series has sold more than 2 million copies, pacing ahead of both "Twilight" and "The Hunger Games" at the same point in their histories, Lions Gate CEO Jon Feltheimer told industry analysts on a November 9 conference call.
"We are putting out to our fans right now we think that this is the next big franchise," Feltheimer said.
The web is producing hot properties, too. Media Rights Capital plans to develop three movies based on writer Amanda Hocking's "Trylle Trilogy" about a young girl with special powers.
Hocking gained fame by selling more than 1 million copies of self-published books on the Internet, an unusual feat that demonstrated fans' rabid support for the stories, said Media Rights Capital Co-CEO Modi Wiczyk.
"There is clearly a pre-existing audience," Wiczyk said. "It makes life easier."
Still, there is no guarantee book lovers will flock to a movie version of their favorite read, said Keith Simanton, managing editor of movie website IMDB.com. Film adaptations of "The Seeker" and "The Spiderwick Chronicles" failed to give birth to the kind of big movie franchises that have become the lifeblood of Hollywood's movie studios, he said.
"It is going to continue to be a trend, until one of them fails in a big way," Simanton said.
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Transmitting the Light in Memory of the Late Venerable Master Sheng Yen
The Dharma Assembly of Transmitting the Light was held at 7:00 p.m. on February 27, 2015 in memory of the late Venerable Master Sheng Yen, the founder of DDM, who passed away six years ago. This ceremony was simultaneously held at Dharma Drum Mountain and its affiliated monasteries, such as the Nung Chan Monastery, Anhe Branch Monastery and Zhaiming Monastery, just to name a few. Ven. Guo Dong, the Abbot President of DDM, led the DDM Sangha as well as nearly a thousand devotees in lighting lamp bowls to symbolize the continued wisdom of the Buddha as well as upholding the late Venerable Master Sheng Yen's great compassionate vows.
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On 3 May, 2011, Venerable Chang Fa, the Vice Secretary General of Dharma Drum Mountain and Social Welfare Charity Foundation (DDMSWCF), volunteers and over 100 residents of Baolai gathered in to celebrate the Bathing of the Buddha Festival and Mother's Day at the Baolai Community Activity Center in the Liukuei District of Kaohsiung City. .
DDM World Center Celebrates Vesak
Starting from14 May, 2011, Dharma Drum Mountain (DDM) has hosted a number of activities at the DDM World Center for Buddhist Education in Jinshan, District of New Taipei City to celebrate the Vesak (the Buddha's birthday).
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Following a 16-day Dharma pilgrimage in mainland China, 11 members of Dharmāloka, Croatia, visited the Dharma Drum Mountain World Center for Buddhist Education from 26 to 30 April, 2011.
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On 17 April 2011, over 1,200 people faithfully assembled at the Grand Buddha Hall of Nung Chan Monastery in Taipei City to take the refuge in the Three Jewels and pledged to follow the teachings of the Three Jewels ─ the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha.
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