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Virulence of the rpoS mutant
| Dose (CFU injected/insect) | Strain | % Mortality at 48 ha |
|---|---|---|
| 1–10 | Wild type | 12.5 ± 9.6 |
| rpoS::kan | 25 ± 26.5 | |
| 11–100 | Wild type | 30.0 ± 8.2 |
| rpoS::kan | 52.5 ± 25.0 | |
| 101–1,000 | Wild type | 56.7 ± 15.3 |
| rpoS::kan | 73.3 ± 11.6 |
Ten M. sexta larvae were injected per treatment. The means of three independent experiments are shown. Error terms represent standard deviations.
