''Intrasporangium chromatireducens'' is a species of

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, strictly aerobic

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. The species was initially isolated from

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mining soil in

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. The species was first described in 2012, and its name refers to the species ability to reduce chromate. The optimum growth temperature for ''I. chromatireducens'' is 37 °C and can grow in the 10-45 °C range. The optimum pH is 8.0 and can grow in pH 5.0-10.0.

References

{{Taxonbar, from=Q25860873 Intrasporangiaceae Bacteria described in 2012