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Distribution of a Novel Gram Negative, Capsule-Forming Bacterium

A novel Gram negative, capsule-forming bacterium was previously isolated in Dr. G. Roland Vela's laboratory. The distribution of this bacterium in soils from various locations was investigated.
Soil samples from 188 locations around the world were examined. Isolates of the bacterium were obtained from 50 of these soils, with 48 of the isolates found in soils from the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. This suggests that this region is the natural habitat of the bacterium. The other two isolates were obtained from Madrid, Spain and Taipei, Taiwan. None were found in soils from South America or Australia. A lack of variation in morphology and physiological properties in the isolates suggests that a homogeneous population exists, even from widespread geographical locations.

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc500729
Date12 1900
CreatorsHughes, Roxana Bejarano
ContributorsVela, G. Roland, 1927-, O'Donovan, Gerard A., Norton, S. J.
PublisherUniversity of North Texas
Source SetsUniversity of North Texas
LanguageEnglish
Detected LanguageEnglish
TypeThesis or Dissertation
Formatv, 66 leaves: ill., map, Text
CoverageUnited States, Mexico, Spain - Madrid Autonomous Community - Madrid Province - Madrid Municipality - Madrid, Taiwan - Taipei Province - Taipei City - Taipei
RightsPublic, Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved., Hughes, Roxana Bejarano

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