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. 1967 Sep;15(5):971–974. doi: 10.1128/am.15.5.971-974.1967

Growth of Myxococci in Suspension in Liquid Media

C Schürmann 1,1
PMCID: PMC547125  PMID: 6077423

Abstract

Growth of different strains of myxococci in various liquid media was studied in Erlenmeyer flasks and in small fermentors. Medium containing a small concentration of agar allowed the myxobacteria to grow in the liquid phase in suspension. The dry weight of the cells increased about 100 to 200%. Substitution of other thickening substances for agar caused increased growth with all of eight tested agents.

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