Open AccessConjugal Transfer of R-Plasmid R1 drd-19 in Escherichia coli Below 22°C
Author(s) -
Paul Singleton,
Avril E. Anson
Publication year - 1981
Publication title -
applied and environmental microbiology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.552
H-Index - 324
eISSN - 1070-6291
pISSN - 0099-2240
DOI - 10.1128/aem.42.5.789-791.1981
Subject(s) - plasmid , escherichia coli , context (archaeology) , enterobacteriaceae , biology , genetics , gene , paleontology
The conjugal transfer of R-plasmids is known to occur at temperatures above 22°C. We found that R1drd-19 is transferable below 22°C, and we discuss this finding in the context of plasmid transfer in environmental waters.
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