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HOME > Restriction Enzymes> Sources > Kurthia zopfii
Kurthia zopfii

BioHazard Level:
1

Growth Temperature:
26oC

Appropriate growth media:
Corynebacterium agar

Genomic sources for restriction enzymes (at this website):
Kzo9I

Gram Stain:
Positive

Respiration:
Aerobic

Motility:
Yes

Taxonomy:
Bacteria; Firmicutes; Bacilli; Bacillales; Planococcaceae; Kurthia

Industrial implications:
A chitinase gene chiSH1 cloned from Kurthia zopfii has been investigated for control of powdery mildew pathgoens in barley.

Misc.:
Kurthia zopfii can be isolated from meat and meat products, air, soil, animal dung, water, and milk.

Human health:
Although rare Kurthia zopfii has been shown to be an opportunistic pathogen for humans.
Disclaimer: This information is presented as interesting bits of information is not meant for any other purpose!


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