A gradual increase in growth rate was noted as
the HTL-temperature increased from 225 C to 300 C. Growth rate
in the control media (0.114 ± 0.014 g L1 d1) was matched by
growth rates in the HTL-temperature range of 250–300 C. Growth
in AP from HTL-temperatures higher than 225 C and AP from
180 C were comparable to that in the control medium with modified
cyanidium medium.