ISSN:
1432-072X
Keywords:
Blue-green algal virus N-1
;
Adsorption
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Host cell aging
;
Killed cells
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Saline magnesium chloride solution
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Amino acids
;
pH
;
Nostoc muscorum
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract The adsorption rate of the cyanovirus N-1 infecting the nitrogen-fixing blue-green alga Nostoc muscorum decreased with aging of algal cultures and the virus failed to adsorb to the dead host cells. The adsorption rate declined in saline magnesium chloride solution compared to that in algal growth medium. The addition of amino acids like L-tryptophan and L-phenylalanine failed to enhance the adsorption rate of the virus. Optimal pH of adsorption was 7.6 to 8.1.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00417853
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