Blastococcous Characteristics:

Blastococcus is a genus found in the family Geodermatophilaceae. Within the Blastococcus genus there are 3 species: Blastococcus aggregates, Blastococcus jejuensis, and Blastococcus saxobsidens. These Gram positive organisms are aerobic to microaerophilic in nature and are capable of using many organic compounds. The bud formation that characterizes this genus is dependent on the species. Colony morphology consists of orange to pink (ex. Apricot) color colonies that are round in shape. The surfaces of the colonies are convex and vary from rough to smooth. Blastococcus vary from vibrioid, coccoid and rod shapes with motile and non motile forms. Based on environmental conditions, members of the Blastococcus genus can form aggregates.

Proposed Blastococcus:Strain 27