Publication Date:
2006-04-26
Description:
Cultures of B. thuringiensis returned from space flight appeared to be normal to slightly affected adversely in their ability to produce three toxins that affect insects. In addition, it can be stated that B. thuringiensis spores are very resistant to ultraviolet irradiation at the individual wavelengths and energy levels previously described. Full sunlight, however, does have a detrimental effect on the viability of B. thuringiensis spores.
Keywords:
BIOSCIENCES
Type:
Proc. of the Microbial Response to Space Environ. Symp.; p 105-120
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