TABLE 3.
Germination efficiencies of ΔhtrC B. anthracis and B. subtilis spores
| Species | Strain | Genotype | No. of CFU/OD unit/mla |
|---|---|---|---|
| B. anthracis | DPBa2 | WT | 6.7 × 107 |
| DPBa178 | ΔhtrC | 6.0 × 107 | |
| DPBa182 | htrC+ | 6.3 × 107 | |
| B. subtilis | PS832 | WT | 1.7 × 108 |
| FB111 | ΔcwlJ | 3.0 × 108 | |
| DPVB668 | ΔhtrC | 1.9 × 108 | |
| DPVB669 | ΔcwlJ ΔhtrC | 2.0 × 108 |
a
Decoated spores were used for B. anthracis studies. The values are averages of three independent spore preparations. Among the strains for each species, no statistical difference in colony-forming efficiency was present.