Phylogenetic relationship and antifouling activity of bacterial epiphytes from the marine alga Ulva lactuca
- 1 June 2000
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Wiley in Environmental Microbiology
- Vol. 2 (3), 343-347
- https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1462-2920.2000.00107.x
Abstract
It is widely accepted that bacterial epiphytes can inhibit the colonization of surfaces by common fouling organisms. However, little information is available regarding the diversity and properties of these antifouling bacteria. This study assessed the antifouling traits of five epiphytes of the common green alga, Ulva lactuca. All isolates were capable of preventing the settlement of invertebrate larvae and germination of algal spores. Three of the isolates also inhibited the growth of a variety of bacteria and fungi. Their phylogenetic positions were determined by 16S ribosomal subunit DNA sequencing. All isolates showed a close affiliation with the genus Pseudoalteromonas and, in particular, with the species P. tunicata. Strains of this bacterial species also display a variety of antifouling activities, suggesting that antifouling ability may be an important trait for members of this genus to be highly successful colonizers of animate surfaces and for such species to protect their host against fouling.Keywords
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