Extracellular release of organic products and growth of bacteria in Anabaena cylindrica (blue-green alga) culture.

The studies were made with stationary cultures of Anabaena cylindrica (blue-green alga). The bacterial microflora accompanying blue-green algae is subject to succession and elimination in the course of growth. The bacteria are able to utilize organic products released by the blue-green algae. The products released by A. cylindrica to the environment are peptide-like compounds.