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Effect of canavanine from alfalfa seeds on the population biology of Bacillus cereus

Authors :
Emmert, Elizabeth A.B.
Milner, Jocelyn L.
Lee, Julie C.
Pulvermacher, Kristie L.
Olivares, heidi A.
Clardy, Jon
Handelsman, Jo
Source :
Applied and Environmental Microbiology. Dec, 1998, Vol. 64 Issue 12, p4683, 6 p.
Publication Year :
1998

Abstract

A study was conducted to analyze the biological significance and chemical basis for the inhibition of Bacillus cereus UW85 by alfalfa seed exudate. The colonization and biological control capabililties of mutants resistant to canavanine were also examined. Experimental results showed that canavanine inhibited the growth of B. cereus UW85. Findings also indicated that alfalfa seeds in a cultivar differed in the inhibitory nature of their exudates.

Details

ISSN :
00992240
Volume :
64
Issue :
12
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Applied and Environmental Microbiology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.53521136