In vitro phase variation studies of Salmonella Gallinarum in biofilm formation

Current Science

Volumn 89, Issue 4, 2005, Pages 657-659

  Prakash, B ^a   Krishnappa, G ^a   Muniyappa, L ^b   Krishna Reddy, M ^c  

^a Institute of Animal Health and Veterinary Biologicals   (India)

^b Department of Veterinary Microbiology ^*  (India)

^c INDIAN INSTITUTE OF HORTICULTURAL RESEARCH   (India)

Author keywords

Bentonite clay; Biofilms; Extracellular polysaccharide; Phase variation; Salmonella Gallinarum

Indexed keywords

BACTERIA (MICROORGANISMS); SALMONELLA ENTERICA SUBSP. ENTERICA SEROVAR GALLINARUM;

EID: 31744441247     PISSN: 00113891     EISSN: 00113891     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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