Light-induced inhibition of sporulation in Bacillus licheniformis.
Sporulation of Bacillus licheniformis is inhibited by broad-spectrum light. This phenomenon is intensity dependent and is a near-ultraviolet and blue light effect.
D001407:Bacillus / Q000502:physiology* / Q000528:radiation effects; D003624:Darkness; D008027:Light; D013171:Spores, Bacterial