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Comparative genetics of the rdar morphotype in Salmonella.
Journal of bacteriology - 1 Dec 2006
White A P, Surette M G
Abstract excerpt
The Salmonella rdar morphotype is a distinct, rough and dry colony morphology formed by the extracellular interaction of thin aggregative fimbriae (Tafi or curli), cellulose, and other polysaccharides. Cells in rdar colonies are more resistant to desiccation and exogenous stresses, which is hypothesized to aid in the passage of pathogenic Salmonella spp. between hosts. Here we analyzed the genetic and phenotypic...
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