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Spores of mycobacillin producer and non-producer mutants ofBacillus subtilis of identical genetic background have been studied with reference to germinating capacity, inhibition of germination, heat resistance and ion-exchange properties. The spores are not physiologically equivalent.
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Ray, B., Bose, S.K. Physiology of spores of mycobacillin producer and non-producer mutants ofBacillus subtilis . Folia Microbiol 19, 203–208 (1974). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02895019
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