Author : George Sykes
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 380 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Book Synopsis Actinomycetales: Characteristics and Practical Importance by : George Sykes
Download or read book Actinomycetales: Characteristics and Practical Importance written by George Sykes and published by . This book was released on 1973 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: General consideration and implications of the actionomycetales. Taxonomy and classification of the actinomycetes. The fine structure of the actionomycetales. Genetics of the actinomycetales. The streptomyces spore: Its distinct features and germinal behaviour. Endospores of actinomycetes: Dormancy and germination. Germination of actinomycete spores. Secondary metabolism with special reference to actinomycetales. The occurrence and significance of actinomycetes. Actinomycetes in soils, composts and fodders. Streptomyces scabies and potato scab disease. Farmer's lung disease. Commensal and pathogenic actinomyces species in man. A rapid method for the identification of bifidobacterium species using 50 characters. The significance of bifidobacteria in intestinal tract of infants. Techniques for the isolation and characterization of actinomyces and bifidobacterium species: report of a panel discussion. Techniques for the isolation and identification of aerobic actionomycetales.