Table 1. Phylogenetic clustering, assessed using the NRI, in the growth responses of bacteria to single and repeated pulses of glucose, as well as the consistency in response.
| NRI | P-value | |
|---|---|---|
| Single pulse | ||
| Reduced | 0.00 | 0.52 |
| Enhanced—mixed C | −1.21 | 0.89 |
| Enhanced—glucose C | 2.04 | 0.04* |
| Repeated pulses | ||
| Reduced | 1.88 | 0.03* |
| Enhanced—mixed C | −2.03 | 0.99 |
| Enhanced—glucose C | 2.21 | 0.01* |
| Change | ||
| Altered response | −2.43 | 0.99 |
| Consistent response | ||
| Reduced | 1.95 | 0.03* |
| Enhanced—mixed C | 0.17 | 0.58 |
| Enhanced—glucose C | 3.98 | <0.01* |
Abbreviations: C, carbon; NRI, net relatedness index.
*Significant, α=0.05.