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Physiology and nutritional aspects of actinomycetes: an overview

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A review is presented of the nutritional requirements and physiology of actinomycetes, with special emphasis on: (a) selective isolation of unusual forms; (b) colonial morphogenesis and induction of sporulation; (c) biosynthesis of secondary metabolites of value, with particular reference to antibiotics and industrial enzymes. The future potential of actinomycetes as major contributors of useful bioactive metabolites is also indicated.

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Srinivasan, M.C., Laxman, R.S. & Deshpande, M.V. Physiology and nutritional aspects of actinomycetes: an overview. World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology 7, 171–184 (1991). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00328987

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