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Inactivation of Bacterial Spores by Visible Radiations
Author(s) -
Futter B. V.,
Richardson G.
Publication year - 1967
Publication title -
journal of applied bacteriology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.889
H-Index - 156
eISSN - 1365-2672
pISSN - 0021-8847
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2672.1967.tb00308.x
Subject(s) - spore , bacillus subtilis , endospore , microbiology and biotechnology , clostridium , biology , chemistry , bacteria , genetics
SUMMARY Exposure to visible radiations results in a decrease in viable count of spores of Bacillus subtilis and Clostridium welchii . This inactivation is partially reversible if a period of storage at 37° in the dark intervenes before plating. The recovery of light damaged spores is improved by the presence of dextrose in the counting medium.