Dynamics of plasmid transfer on surfaces.

doi:10.1099/00221287-136-6-1001

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Dynamics of plasmid transfer on surfaces.

Journal of general microbiology - 1 Jun 1990

Simonsen L

Abstract excerpt

A protocol was developed to study the dynamics of growth and plasmid transfer in surface populations of bacteria. This method allows for quantitative estimates of cell population densities over time, as well as microscopic observations of colony growth and interactions. Using this 'surface slide...

Topics

Colony Count, Microbial
Conjugation, Genetic
Culture Media
Escherichia coli
Kinetics
Mutation
R Factors

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