TABLE 4.
Strain | % of cells showing sporulation |
---|---|
DK 1622 | 100 |
Mxa287 | <10−4 (18)a |
Mxa213 | <10−4 (9)a |
Mxa259 | <10−4 (9)a |
DK5208 (csgA) | <10−4 (9)a |
DK7853 (asgA) | <10−4 (12)a |
No viable spores were detected in this assay; consequently, the frequency is represented by the lower limit of the assay. In parentheses, the number of individual assays performed on the strain is indicated.