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Development of ultraviolet resistance in sporulating Bacillus cereus T.

Journal Article · · J. Bacteriol., v. 116, no. 2, pp. 823-831
OSTI ID:4421800

Ultraviolet (uv) resistance patterns of sporulating Bacillus cereus were determined. Six different categories of uv resistance were discernible as the organism progressed from exponential growth to the free, mature spore. Light microscope observations allowed the assignment of certain sporulation stages to specific uv resistance categories. Marked changes in uv resistance were associated with stages III, mid-IV, and post-IV of sporulation. Dipicolinic acid was shown to sensitize forespores to uv radiation. Mechanisms invoked to explain the different uv categories are discussed. (auth)

Research Organization:
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization, North Ryde, Australia
NSA Number:
NSA-29-000561
OSTI ID:
4421800
Journal Information:
J. Bacteriol., v. 116, no. 2, pp. 823-831, Journal Name: J. Bacteriol., v. 116, no. 2, pp. 823-831; ISSN JOBAA
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English

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