Microorganisms of various ecological-trophic groups in the saline ground waters of Primorsky Region (distribution, number, participation in accumulation of microelements)

Abstract

A small number of ecological-trophic groups of bacteria are noted in saline groundwater’s (30-50 g/L). The obtained data show, that thionic and halophilic forms of saprophytic bacteria dominated, developing in presence of 10% NaCl. Among saprophytic microorganisms, rod-shaped forms of the genus Microbacterium sp. significantly dominated. A significant accumulation of Cu, Co and light REEs by brine microbial communities is shown.