title: Activation energy for glucose-induced germination of Bacillus megaterium spores.
abstract: The maximum germination rate of Bacillus megaterium QM B1551 spores in glucose increased, and the lag before its attainment decreased, with increasing germination temperature. The activation energy for germination (mu = approximately 20 kcal/mole), based on rate or on lag, was consistent with an enzymatic mechanism.
mesh_terms: D001410:Bacillus megaterium / Q000201:enzymology / Q000254:growth & development / Q000378:metabolism*; D001426:Bacterial Proteins; D003124:Colorimetry; D003470:Culture Media; D005947:Glucose; D006358:Hot Temperature; D008433:Mathematics; D011489:Protein Denaturation; D013170:Spores / Q000201:enzymology / Q000254:growth & development / Q000378:metabolism*; D013696:Temperature
chemical_list: D001426:Bacterial Proteins; D003470:Culture Media; D005947:Glucose