The most distinguishing feature of most members of the family Bacillaceae (phylum
Firmicutes) is their ability to form endospores that provide high resistance to heat, radiation …

For a long time, the genus Bacillus has been known and considered among the most
applicable genera in several fields. Recent taxonomical developments resulted in the …

Practical Handbook of Microbiology, 4th edition provides basic, clear and concise
knowledge and practical information about working with microorganisms. Useful to anyone …

The salinization of soil is responsible for the reduction in the growth and development of
plants. As the global population increases day by day, there is a decrease in the cultivation …

Aim Characterization of polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) accumulated by halophilic bacteria
isolated from solar salterns. Methods and Results Twenty‐six halophilic isolates were …

Halophilic bacteria are categorized based on their requirements to salt. They apply some
strategies in adaptation to the high saline environment. Their low nutritional requirements …

The genus Bacillus comprises an expansive and diverse set of bacteria distinguished by a
common feature: the ability to make dormant endospores aerobically when challenged with …

Background The prosperity of Hallstatt (Salzkammergut region, Austria) is based on the
richness of salt in the surrounding mountains and salt mining, which is documented as far …

Alkaliphilic microorganisms are ubiquitous and inhabit various econiches on Earth. Alkaline
environments suitable for alkaliphilic microbial communities may be created by certain …

The order Caryophanales, belonging to class Bacilli, is globally distributed in various
ecosystems. Currently, this order comprised 12 families that show vast phenotypic …