Effect of Gamma-Rays on the Growth and Penicillin Production of Penicillium chrysogenum

This study aimed to investigate the effects of different doses (25, 50, 75, 100, 125, 150, 200, 250, 500, 1000 and 2000 Gy) of gamma radiation on spore germination in Penicillium chrysogenum and on the production and efficacy of penicillin in this fungus. A dose of 200 Gy of gamma radiation increa...

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Main Authors: Mohammed M. Aljeldah, Hosam El-Sayyad, Nasreldin Elhadi, Ali A. Rabaan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology 2019-06-01
Series:Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology
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Online Access:https://microbiologyjournal.org/effect-of-gamma-rays-on-the-growth-and-penicillin-production-of-penicillium-chrysogenum/