Exochelin Production in Mycobacterium neoaurum

Mycobacterium neoaurum is a soil saprophyte and obligate aerobic bacterium. This group of mycobacterium is relatively fast-growing. They form colonies on nutrient agar at 37ºC within 3 – 4 days. In natural soil habitats, bioavailability of iron is limited. To facilitate iron uptake, most myc...

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Main Author: Kok-Gan Chan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2009-01-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/10/1/345/