Preservation studies on some obligately methanotrophic bacteria |
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| Authors: | P.N. Green S.K. Woodford |
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| Affiliation: | NCIMB Ltd., 23 St Machar Drive, Aberdeen AB2 1RY;*Department of Biological Sciences, Washington Singer Laboratories, University of Exeter, Perry Road, Exeter EX4 4QG UK |
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| Abstract: | Two methods of preservation (L-drying and liquid nitrogen storage) are examined as a means of successfully keeping and transporting stocks of methane utilizing bacteria. Polyvinylpyrrolidone and methanol appear to be good overall cryoprotectants for any of these organisms. |
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