New species of soil bacterium - Dedyshia acidiphilia (IMAGE)

Stellenbosch University

New species of soil bacterium - Dedyshia acidiphilia

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In pure culture under laboratory conditions, Dedyshia acidiphilia formed circular, pink, smooth, mucous, and convex colonies. Growth was observed at a pH level of 4-9 and at temperatures from 4 to 42°C.

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Janica Theron, Central Analytical Facilities, Stellenbosch University

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