Fig. 3.

The deletion of tyrosine kinase modulator genes in the wild-type strain NCIB3610 leads to less structured colonies and pellicles. (a) Complex colony formation. Cells were grown on MSgg agar plates solidified with 1.5 % agar for 1 day at 30 °C and for 1–2 days at room temperature prior to photography. Bars, 5 mm. (b) Pellicle formation. Cells were grown in MSgg medium for 2–3 days at room temperature prior to photography. Bars, 5 mm.