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Sulphate- and sulphur-reducing Proteobacteria

Some 20 genera of anaerobic δ-Proteobacteria reduce either elemental sulphur or oxi-dised forms of sulphur such as sulphate to hydrogen sulphide.

Sulphate- and sulphur-reducing Proteobacteria

Some 20 genera of anaerobic Î´-Proteobacteria reduce either elemental sulphur or oxi-dised forms of sulphur such as sulphate to hydrogen sulphide. Organic compounds such as pyruvate, lactate or certain fatty acids act as electron donors:


Sulphate- and sulphur-reducers are found in anaerobic muds and play an important role in the global sulphur cycle.

Representative genera: Desulfovibrio (sulphate), Desulfuromonas (sulphur)

 


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