Modifications: Use only 0.20 g/l yeast extract and supplement medium with 1.00 g/l D-glucose and 10.00 g/l powdered sulfur. Sterilize sulfur separately by steaming for 3 hours on each of 3 successive days (see medium 35) and add aseptically to the autoclaved medium. Adjust pH of final medium to 2.5 - 3.0.
Growth observed:
Growth conditions: 3-7 days 65 °C