Isolation of a chemolithotrophic mixotrophic and heterotrophic Thiothrix strain

Abstract Thiothrix strain CT3 was isolated in pure culture by micromanipulation technique from activated sludge of Bari West treatment plant. The growth of this microorganism was examinated in chemolithotrophic, mixotrophic and heterotrophic conditions, in a mineral medium containing bicarbonate and supplemented with thiosulphate and/or acetate