SYNTHESIS OF SIDEROPHORES BY SOIL BACTERIA OF THE GENUS Pseudomonas UNDER VARIOUS CULTURE CONDITIONS

The ability of six strains belonging to the genus Pseudomonas isolated from the rhizosphere of wheat to produce pyoverdin was examined. The studied strains demonstrated a varied level of production of the siderophore, depending on the culture conditions. The highest level of pyoverdin was determined after 72 hours of growth at 2025°C in iron-free medium supplemented with succinate. The synthesis of pyoverdin by all the strains studied was strongly repressed by the addition of iron ions (III) to the growth medium. Calcium, cadmium and magnesium ions stimulated the synthesis of the siderophore examined, whereas zinc and lead ions partially decreased its level. Enrichment of the growth medium in cobalt ions completely inhibited the synthesis of siderophores as well as growth of the bacteria.