Distribution of iron- and manganese-oxidizing bacteria in the bottom sediments of Lake Baikal

Author： Zakharova Yu. Parfenova V. Granina L. Kravchenko O. Zemskaya T.

ISSN： 1995-0829

Source： Inland Water Biology, Vol.3, Iss.4, 2010-10, pp. : 313-321

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Abstract

The specific features of the distribution, abundance, and taxonomic diversity of bacteria oxidizing iron and manganese in the bottom sediments sampled from different areas of Lake Baikal are studied. These bacteria are widespread in Baikal bottom sediments. Cultivated iron- and manganese-oxidizing microorganisms are ascribed to six genera: Metallogenium, Leptothrix, Siderocapsa, Naumaniella, Bacillus, and Pseudomonas. The surface layers of the ground and the border between oxidized and reduced sediments serve as ecological niches for iron- and manganese-oxidizing microorganisms. Redox conditions of the environment and the availability of dissolved forms of iron and manganese, as well as of organic matter, which are controlled by the conditions of sedimentation in the lake, are the main factors affecting the abundance and distribution of iron bacteria.