Reversible inhibition of spore germination by alcohols.
Low levels of alcohols have been found to inhibit the process of spore germination. The extent of germination is dependent upon the concentration of alcohol present in the germinating medium. This inhibition is reversible since removal of the alcohol from the spore environment allows germination to proceed.
D000433:1-Propanol / Q000494:pharmacology; D000096:Acetone / Q000494:pharmacology; D000438:Alcohols / Q000494:pharmacology*; D001407:Bacillus / Q000187:drug effects*; D001412:Bacillus subtilis / Q000187:drug effects*; D001431:Bacteriological Techniques; D000431:Ethanol / Q000494:pharmacology; D000432:Methanol / Q000494:pharmacology
D000438:Alcohols; D000096:Acetone; D000431:Ethanol; D000433:1-Propanol; D000432:Methanol