Isolation and Activity Test of Acidophilic Iron and Sulfur Oxidizing Bacteria from Black Water Ecosystem of Central Kalimantan

  • Nurseha Nurseha Pengajar Fakultas Pertanian Universitas Prof. Dr Hazairin SH (UNIHAZ) Bengkulu
  • Gunawan Djajakirana Departemen Tanah, Fakultas Pertanian, Institut Pertanian Bogar Jalan Meranti, Kampus IPB Darmaga, Bogar 16680
DOI: https://doi.org/10.29244/jitl.6.2.51-56

Abstract

The acidophilic iron and sulfur-oxidizing bacteria were isolated from the black water ecosystem, an 'extreme' ecosystem affected indirectly or directly by peatland Isolation and selection were done on minimal media (liquid and solid). All selected strain of bacteria (BB 179, OM 349, AH 41, TB 23, TB 27, TP 3, NN 323, and SI 188) were identified as Thiobacillus ferrooxidans. Biooxidation and bio-leaching tests were accomplished using the isolated bacteria. The results showed the capability of the isolated bacteria to oxidize ferrous-salt and to leach the low qualities of sulfide ores.

Keywords: Acidophilic, bioleaching, biooxidation, Thiobacillus ferrooxidans

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Published
2004-10-01
How to Cite
NursehaN., & DjajakiranaG. (2004). Isolation and Activity Test of Acidophilic Iron and Sulfur Oxidizing Bacteria from Black Water Ecosystem of Central Kalimantan. Jurnal Ilmu Tanah Dan Lingkungan, 6(2), 51-56. https://doi.org/10.29244/jitl.6.2.51-56
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Vol. 6 No. 2 (2004): Jurnal Ilmu Tanah dan Lingkungan
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Department of Soil Science and Land Resources Departemen Ilmu Tanah dan Sumberdaya Lahan, Faculty of Agriculture Fakultas Pertanian, IPB University