Main Title |
Long-Term Survival and Plasmid Maintenance of 'Escherichia coli' in Marine Microcosms. |
Author |
Byrd, J. J. ;
Colwell, R. R. ;
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CORP Author |
Saint Mary's Coll. of Maryland, St. Mary's City. ;Center of Marine Biotechnology, Baltimore, MD.;National Science Foundation, Washington, DC.;Environmental Research Lab., Gulf Breeze, FL. |
Publisher |
c1993 |
Year Published |
1993 |
Report Number |
NSF-BSR-8806509; EPA/600/J-93/384; |
Stock Number |
PB93-236230 |
Additional Subjects |
Escherichia coli ;
Plasmids ;
Marine biology ;
Aquatic microbiology ;
Survival ;
Cultures(Biology) ;
Sea water ;
Microbial colony count ;
Reprints ;
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
NTIS |
PB93-236230 |
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07/26/2022 |
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Collation |
8p |
Abstract |
The survival pattern and plasmid maintenance of Escherichia coli was examined in an artificial seawater microcosm. It was found that the three strains of E. coli (EK3C, H10407, and 34309) included in the study were able to maintain a portion of cells in the culturable phase for at least 3 years in artificial seawater. Along with retaining culturability, that portion of the cell population also maintained their indigenous plasmids over the 3-year period. It is concluded that cells of E. coli maintaining culturability in seawater are selectively adapted to the salinity of seawater, remaining in a culturable state. The results of the study are significant in that it has been assumed by many public health authorities that E. coli cannot survive, without nutrient addition, in seawater for long periods of time, i.e., years of exposure to seawater. (Copyright (c) 1993 Federation of European Microbiological Societies.) |
Supplementary Notes |
Pub. in FEMS Microbiology Ecology, v12 p9-14 1993. See also PB93-121176. Prepared in cooperation with Center of Marine Biotechnology, Baltimore, MD. Sponsored by National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., and Environmental Research Lab., Gulf Breeze, FL. |
NTIS Title Notes |
Journal article. |
Title Annotations |
Reprint: Long-Term Survival and Plasmid Maintenance of 'Escherichia coli' in Marine Microcosms. |
Category Codes |
57K; 57F; 47D |
NTIS Prices |
PC A02/MF A01 |
Primary Description |
600/04 |
Document Type |
NT |
Cataloging Source |
NTIS/MT |
Control Number |
330925628 |
Origin |
NTIS |
Type |
CAT |