TABLE 5.
Effect of germinant receptor levels on yields of superdormant sporesa
| Bacillus sp. strain used | Relative GerB* level in sporesb | Yield of superdormant spores (%) |
|---|---|---|
| B. subtilis FB10 (gerBB*) | 1 | 1.9 |
| B. subtilis PS3502 (PsspD::gerBB*) | 20 | 0.2 |
| B. subtilis PS3415 (PsspB::gerBB*) | 200-400 | <0.01 |
a
Spores of various strains were germinated with asparagine, superdormant spores were isolated, and their yields were determined, as described in Materials and Methods.
b
Values for relative levels of GerB* in spores of these strains are from the literature (26).