# 709: ACIDIMICROBIUM MEDIUM ## Main sol. 709 0.5 g MgSO4 x 7 H2O 0.4 g (NH4)2SO4 0.2 g K2HPO4 0.1 g KCl 0.01 g FeSO4 x 7 H2O 0.25 g Yeast extract 1000 ml Distilled water 1. Dissolve ingredients except yeast extract and adjust pH to 2.0 with H2SO4. After autoclaving add yeast extract from a sterile stock solution. 2. Note: For autotrophic growth omit yeast extract and add to the medium 13.90 g/l FeSO4 x 7 H2O. Adjust medium pH to 1.7 with H2SO4 prior to autoclaving.