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 Shekhovtsova N.V., Verkhovtseva N.V. IRON-REDUCING MICRORGANISMS INTO SUPERDEEP VULCANIC ROCKSThe first iron-reducing bacteria (IRB) to be studied into Ural superdeep well (SG-4) rocks with a microorganisms of the sulfur and carbon cycles. A wide spread of IRB was demonstrated as well as their possible participation in biogenic formation of magnetic mineral among which the magnetite is more abundant into SG-4 rocks. A permanent presence of sulfate-reducing bacteria was supported, thiobacteria were discovered.Key words: superdeep wells, rocks, magnetic properties, iron-reducing bacteria, sulfur cycle, heterotrophic microorganisms.
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 About this articleAuthors: Shehovtsova N.V., Verhovtseva N.V.
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