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Nostoc sp. ARAS6

IMU Code: B-56-2

Phylum: Cyanobacteria

Class: Cyanophyceae

Genus: Nostoc 

Strain: Nostoc sp.

Origin: Konya, Turkiye

Locality: Lake Meke (Volcanic maar lake) 

Isolator: T. Çakmak

Geographical Details : 37°41'N 33°38'E

NCBI Accession # : OQ389486

General Maintenance Conditions

 

Temperature: 25 °C/20 °C (D/N)

Light source: mix of warm-white & cool-white fluorescent lamps

Intensity:3200 lux (maximum)

Light period:16/8 h L/D

Media: BG-11

Morphological Features of  Species

Nostoc filaments are enveloped within a prominent mucilaginous sheath, giving rise to compact colonies. Vegetative cells are generally spherical to slightly elongated and aligned in bead-like chains. Intercalary heterocytes are scattered at regular intervals, supporting nitrogen fixation. The filaments may fragment under stress, and the colonies often appear as gelatinous masses in natural environments.

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