Mikrobiol. Z. 2015; 77(4):62-68.
doi: https://doi.org/10.15407/microbiolj77.04.062

The Widespread of Fe(III)-Reducing Bacteria in Natural Ecosystems of Ecuador

Tashyrev O.B., Govorukha V.M.

Zabolotny Institute of Microbiology and Virology, NAS of Ukraine
154 Akad. Zabolotny Str., Kyiv, 03143, Ukraine

The widespread of Fe(III)-reducing microorganisms in natural ecosystems of Ecuador of La Favorita, Tungurahua volcano and Papallacta areas was experimentally proved. High efficiency of microbial precipitation of soluble iron compounds was also demonstrated. Obtained results indicate the potential ability of Fe(III)-reducing microorganisms to influence the formation of carbon and iron vectorfluxes in ecosystems, as well as development of effective biotechnologies of water purification from iron compounds.

Key words: Fe(III)-reducing bacteria, natural ecosystems, Ecuador, water purification from iron.

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