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Agrobacterium

July 12, 2023 smitsa 1

Agrobacteria are those used to carry tumour-inducing (Ti) or root-inducing (Ri) conjugative megaplasmids needed for virulence. Agrobacteria, also known as Agrobacterium, are a genus of […]

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Pseudomonas aeruginosa

November 15, 2022 smitsa 0

Pseudomonas aeruginosa is commonly associated with food contamination and causes infection in immunocompromised people. It is the agent responsible for ventilator induced pneumonia. The bacteria, […]

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Bacteriocins

October 27, 2022 smitsa 0

The bacteriocins are peptides proteins that are toxic to microorganisms. They are produced by other bacteria and yeasts which are not lethal to themselves. They […]

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The Penicillum Molds

July 26, 2022 smitsa 0

Penicillium molds are a diverse group of filamentous fungi belonging to the genus Penicillium. They are widely distributed in various environments, including soil, decaying matter, […]

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Aspergillus awamori

July 26, 2020 smitsa 0

Aspergillus awamori is a filamentous fungus belonging to the genus Aspergillus. It is commonly used in various biotechnological applications, particularly in the fermentation industry for […]

Virus or phage. These are vehicles used in gene therapy.

What Is A Virus?

March 12, 2020 smitsa 0

A virus is a non-cellular particle which consists of genetic material and protein that enables it to invade living cells. Some do contain lipid as […]

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The Fusarium Moulds

October 2, 2019 smitsa 0

Fusarium is a genus of filamentous fungi commonly found in soil and plant material. It comprises a large and diverse group of molds that can […]