Evidence of an endogenous germinant in spores of a strain of Dictyostelium purpureum

  • Anthony R. Coco
  • Joseph M. Kornfeld
Industrial Microbiology
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Summary

In non-nutrient media and in the absence of bacteria, unwashed spores of Dictyostelium purpureum WS-321 germinated to a greater extent than did washed spores. The unidentified component(s) removed by washing stimulated germination in other populations of spores.

Keywords

Germinate Unidentified Component Dictyostelium Purpureum Washed Spore 
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© Springer-Verlag 1978

Authors and Affiliations

  • Anthony R. Coco
    • 1
  • Joseph M. Kornfeld
    • 2
  1. 1.Bacteriology LaboratorySt. Raphaels's HospitalNew HavenUSA
  2. 2.Laboratory DivisionConnecticut State Department of HealthHartfordUSA

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