The Sporulation and Germination of a Strain of Bacillus megatherium

Joan F. Powell

doi:10.1099/00221287-5-5-993

The Sporulation and Germination of a Strain of Bacillus megatherium

Joan F. Powell
First Published: 01 December 1951 https://doi.org/10.1099/00221287-5-5-993

Abstract

SUMMARY: A strain of Bacillus megathcrium has been isolated which requires glucose specifically for optimal spore germination. Cyanide, fluoride, iodoacetate, citrate, oxalate, azide, and 2:4-dinitrophenol were ineffective as inhibitors of germination in glucose, while 8-hydroxyquinoline inhibited completely at 10 mm. The inhibitory effect of glucose on sporulation of the organism in liquid and solid media is described.

Received: 19/04/1951
Published Online: 01/12/1951

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The Sporulation and Germination of a Strain of Bacillus megatherium

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