Fine structure and radiation resistance in Acinetobacter: a comparison of a range of strains

• Published in: Journal of cell science Vol. 8; no. 1; pp. 19 - 41
• Main Authors: Glauert, A M, Thornley, M J
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England 01.01.1971
• Subjects: Alcaligenes - cytology; Alcaligenes - radiation effects; Amino Acids - analysis; Carbohydrates - analysis; Cell Division; Cell Membrane; Cell Wall - analysis; Culture Media; Microscopy, Electron; Microscopy, Phase-Contrast; Radiation Effects; Staining and Labeling

ABSTRACT Nine strains of the Gram-negative bacterium, Acinetobacter, showed a wide variation in resistance to ionizing radiation; all gave sigmoid survival curves, with D10 values for the ex- ponential portion ranging from 70 to 460 J kg;−1 (7–46 krd). The fine structure of these strains was studied...