Description
Thermosynechococcus elongatus BP-1 is a thermophilic, unicellular cyanobacterium commonly used as a model organism for oxygenic photosynthesis. It grows optimally at high temperatures (approximately 50-55 °C) and performs efficient light-driven carbon fixation using well-organized photosystems. Because its photosynthetic machinery especially Photosystem I and II is highly stable and well characterized, this organism is widely studied to understand photosynthesis, energy conversion, and thermal adaptation in cyanobacteria.
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Growth Conditions
Temperature Range
45-60 °C
Optimal Temp
30°C
pH Range
9-10
Light
Medium
Media
BG 11
Notes
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Isolation & Collection
Location
Japan
Environment
Japanese freshwater hot spring
Collection Date
2/4/2026
Collector
Dr. Dan
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Bacteria |
| Phylum | Cyanobacteria |
| Class | Cyanophyceae |
| Order | Order -1 |
| Family | Thermosynechococcaceae |
| Genus | Thermosynechococcus |
| Species | elongatus |
Quick Facts
AvailabilityAvailable
Common NameBP-1
Optimal Temp30°C
OriginJapan