Acidophiles: Meaning, Molecular Adaptations and Applications

In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Meaning of Acidophiles 2. Microbes in Acidophilic Environment 3. Molecular Adaptations 4. Biotechnological Applications. Meaning of Acidophiles: pH values less than 7 are said to be acidic and the microorganisms that have their growth optimum between pH 0 and 5.5 are called acidophiles. Fungi as a group tend to be more acid-tolerant [...]