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A strain of Serratia marcescens pathogenic for larvae of Lymantria dispar: Characterization
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- Podgwaite, John D (Author)
- Cosenza, B J (Author)
Title
A strain of Serratia marcescens pathogenic for larvae of Lymantria dispar: Characterization
Abstract
A gram-negative bacillus, pathogenic for gypsy moth larvae, was characterized culturally, morphologically, and physiologically as a member of the Serratia group of the family Enterobacteriaceae. The microorganism lacked the pigmentation characteristic of the group but was generally distinguished from closely related members of the family by its inability to produce gas from glucose, inositol, glycerol, and cellobiose; its rapid liquefaction of gelatin; and its failure to ferment raffinose or arabinose. The microorganism displayed lecithinase, deoxyribonuclease, and chitinase activity. The percentage of G + C in DNA from this bacterium was within the range reported for known strains of Serratia marcescens. © 1976.
Publication
Journal of Invertebrate Pathology
Date
1976
Volume
27
Issue
2
Pages
185-190
Journal Abbr
J. Invertebr. Pathol.
Citation Key
pop00124
ISSN
00222011 (ISSN)
Language
English
Extra
4 citations (Crossref) [2023-10-31]
Citation Key Alias: lens.org/022-123-190-155-933
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Citation
Podgwaite, J. D., & Cosenza, B. J. (1976). A strain of Serratia marcescens pathogenic for larvae of Lymantria dispar: Characterization. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology, 27(2), 185–190. https://doi.org/10.1016/0022-2011(76)90144-0
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