ISSN:
1432-072X
Keywords:
Anacystis nidulans
;
Auxotroph
;
Cyanobacteria
;
Mutant isolation
;
Synechococcus PCC 6301
;
Ethyl methanesulphonate
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract Previous attempts to isolate auxotrophic mutants of Anacystis nidulans produced only a limited range of phenotypes. The frequency of recovery of auxotrophic mutants has been quantified following different mutagenic and selective treatments, and their yield has been improved by using (1) a complete medium, (2) additional mutagens, (3) multiple cycles of penicillin enrichment and (4) altered pre-enrichment starvation conditions. These modified induction and selection conditions permitted the isolation of mutants defective in nitrate reductase, nitrite reductase or malate dehydrogenase, unable to reduce sulphate, or deficient in the synthesis of biotin, thiamine, paminobenzoate, serine, glutamate, adenine or uracil.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00427724
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