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Chemostat-induced uneven division of Bacillus subtilis

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Anomalous forms of Bacillus subtilis A32 produced by prolonged cultivation in a chemostat under nitrogen limitation are described. A change in the cultivation conditions brought about a transformation of these forms to bacillar rods. The transformation was gradual and lasted for several generations.

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I thank Oldřich Benada and Olga Kofronova from the Institute of Microbiology, ASCR, for help in preparation of electron microscopy pictures.

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  1. Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, Institute of Chemical Technology Prague, Technicka 5, 166 28, Prague 6, Czech Republic

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To Vladimir Munk, with respect and affection.

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Pazlarova, J. Chemostat-induced uneven division of Bacillus subtilis . J Ind Microbiol Biotechnol 37, 1257–1261 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10295-010-0886-3

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