Insight into effects of terbium on cell growth, sporulation and spore properties of Bacillus subtilis

In conclusion, Tb(III) directly or indirectly regulated both the nutrient status of the media and certain metabolic events, which in turn affected most of the properties ofB. subtilis. Compared to the coat-deficient strain, the wild-type strain grew faster and was more tolerant to Tb(III), DPA, and wet heat, which in turn implied that it was more suitable for the recovery of REEs during cultivation. These findings provide fundamental insights for the recovery of rare earths during the culture process using microorganisms.
Source: World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology - Category: Microbiology Source Type: research