Massive Integration of Planktonic Cells within a Developing Biofilm

During biofilm growth, the coexistence of planktonic and sessile cells can lead to dynamic exchanges between the two populations. We have monitored the fate of these populations in glass tube assays, where the <i>Bacillus thuringiensis</i> 407 strain produces a floating pellicle. Time-la...

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Main Authors: Nay El-Khoury, Imene Bennaceur, Emilie Verplaetse, Stéphane Aymerich, Didier Lereclus, Mireille Kallassy, Michel Gohar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-02-01
Series:Microorganisms
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/9/2/298