ISSN:
1432-072X
Keywords:
Anacystis
;
Blue-green algae
;
Cyanobacteria
;
Mutation
;
Pigments
;
Red light
;
Synecaococcus
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract Under far-red (〉650 nm) illumination Anacystis nidulans grows poorly and develops a low chlorophyll content. During continued culture over many generations there are increases in growth rate and in the chlorophyll/phycocyanin ratio, usually occurring in concomitant and stepwise fashion. From such selection cultures six clones have been established which differ from the parent in pigment content and show improved growth rate in far-red light. From the evidence at hand the six clones are presumed to be spontaneous mutants selected under the photosynthetically restrictive condition of far-red illumination.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00427719