INHIBITION OF BACTERIAL GROWTH BY CITRATE

[摘要] The growth of Arthrobacter simplex IFO 12069 is specifically inhibited by citrate but not by isocitrate or cis-aconitate in the glucose basal medium. Citrate binds to the cell surface and inhibits glucose permeation of this organism.

[学科分类] 微生物学和免疫学