TABLE 1.
Strains used in this study
| Strain | Relevant characteristics | Source |
|---|---|---|
| LMG7135 | B. subtilis Marburg | LMG culture collection, Gent, Belgium |
| LMM2021 | Derived from LMG7135 | This study |
| Deficient in germination at 100 MPa | ||
| 1604 | Derived from B. subtilis 168 | A. Moir |
| 1604AΔB | Derived from B. subtilis 168, gerAΔgerB | A. Moir |
| 1G7 | Derived from B. subtilis 168, gerA11 | Bacillus Genetic Stock Center, Columbus, Ohio |
| 1G8 | Derived from B. subtilis 168, gerB18 | Bacillus Genetic Stock Center |
| 1G9 | Derived from B. subtilis 168, gerD19 | Bacillus Genetic Stock Center |
| PY79 | Wild type | C. D. Webb |