Survival of bacteriophage 1 of the Salmonella typhimurium phage typing scheme in 4 different types of sterile soil.
The survival of bacteriophage 1 of the Salmonella typhimurium phage typing scheme was studied in four different types of sterile soil at 4.20 and 37 degrees C. The longevity of the phage was generally short, not exceeding 36 days and depended on the temperature and the type of soil.
Leonardopoulos
J
J
Department of Microbiology, Medical School, University of Athens, Greece.
Papaconstantinou
A
A
Papavassiliou
J
J
D007246:Infertility; D012483:Salmonella Phages / Q000254:growth & development / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D012486:Salmonella typhimurium; D012988:Soil Microbiology; D013997:Time Factors; D010948:Viral Plaque Assay