TABLE 3.
Cell dimensions of wild-type and mutant strainsa
Strain | Relevant genotype | Temp (°C) | Mg2+ added (mM) | Avg diam in μm (SD) |
---|---|---|---|---|
168 | 37 | 0.923 (0.068) | ||
168 | 37 | 20 | 0.914 (0.072) | |
168 | 50 | 0.971 (0.106) | ||
2505 | Δmbl | 37 | 20 | 1.002 (0.086) |
2505 | Δmbl | 50 | 1.120 (0.122) | |
4263 | ΔrsgI | 37 | 0.809 (0.056) | |
4265 | ΔsigI rsgI | 37 | 0.952 (0.109) | |
4266 | ΔrsgI Δmbl | 37 | 0.943 (0.085) |
Cultures were grown in PAB medium under the conditions indicated.