Table 2.
Effects of lta mutations on sporulation frequency
| Strain | Genotype | % sporulation (no. of cells counted) |
|---|---|---|
| 168 | wt | 57 (2415) |
| 4283 | ΔltaS | 47 (1425) |
| 4287 | ΔyfnI | 57 (2719) |
| 4292 | ΔyqgS | 56 (3796) |
| 4295 | ΔyvgJ | 61 (1972) |
| 4610 | ΔltaS ΔyfnI | 41 (2719) |
| 4611 | ΔltaS ΔyqgS | <0.07 (1536) |
| 4612 | ΔltaS ΔyvgJ | 2.1 (3676) |
| 4613 | ΔyfnI ΔyqgS ΔyvgJ | 45 (4043) |
| 4627 | ΔltaS ΔyqgS Pxyl gfp-ltaS | 43 (2083) |
| 4628 | ΔltaS ΔyqgS Pxyl gfp-ltaS T297A | <0.03 (3578) |
| Cells were grown in Schaeffer's medium for 24 h, and then sporulation efficiency was determined by microscopic counting. | ||