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Biology and Biotechnology of Actinobacteria pp 151–180Cite as

Physiology of Actinobacteria

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Actinomycetes are saprophytic bacteria that colonize a broad diversity of terrestrial and marine substrates in a constantly changing physical and chemical environment. They present unique metabolic capacities, but more importantly they represent one of the most prolific sources of bioactive secondary metabolites. This chapter will cover current information about the physiology of actinomycetes represented by a few species of Streptomyces from the perspective of their growth requirements and use of nutrient sources, as well as their impact in the plasticity of their primary metabolism in connection with the tight regulation of their secondary metabolism and their life cycle development.

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