Protocol for using autoclaved intertidal sediment as a medium to enrich marine cable bacteria

Summary: Cable bacteria (CB) are non-isolated filamentous bacteria in the family of Desulfobulbaceae, known for fostering centimeter-long electron transfer in sediments with pronounced redox zonation. This protocol details steps to extract CB filaments from cultured natural sediment, inoculate autoc...

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Main Authors: Cheng Li, Clare E. Reimers, Peter J. Chace
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2022-09-01
Series:STAR Protocols
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666166722004841
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Summary:Summary: Cable bacteria (CB) are non-isolated filamentous bacteria in the family of Desulfobulbaceae, known for fostering centimeter-long electron transfer in sediments with pronounced redox zonation. This protocol details steps to extract CB filaments from cultured natural sediment, inoculate autoclaved sediment with extracted filaments, and subsequently evaluate the growth and enrichment of CB. We also describe the approaches for collecting suitable sediment, preparing autoclaved sediment, and manufacturing glass needles and hooks for the extraction of CB. : Publisher’s note: Undertaking any experimental protocol requires adherence to local institutional guidelines for laboratory safety and ethics.
ISSN:2666-1667