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Genotypic and phenotypic analysis of zwittermicin A-producing strains of Bacillus cereus.
Microbiology (Reading, England) - 1 Dec 1996
Raffel S J, Stabb E V, Milner J L, Handelsman J
Abstract excerpt
Many strains of Bacillus cereus produce zwittermicin A, a novel antibiotic that contributes to the ability of B. cereus to suppress certain plant diseases. The purpose of this study was to identify molecular indicators of zwittermicin A production in B, cereus strains, contribute to an understanding of the ecology and evolution of this group of bacteria, and identify potential agents for control of plant disease....
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