Induction of myxospore formation in Stigmatella aurantiaca (Myxobacterales) by monovalent cations.
Suspension cultures of Stigmatella aurantiaca can be induced to form myxospores by addition of the monovalent cations Li(+), Na(+), NH(4) (+), K(+), or Rb(+).
D001419:Bacteria / Q000187:drug effects*; D006863:Hydrogen-Ion Concentration; D008094:Lithium / Q000494:pharmacology*; D011188:Potassium / Q000494:pharmacology*; D000644:Quaternary Ammonium Compounds / Q000494:pharmacology*; D012413:Rubidium / Q000494:pharmacology*; D012964:Sodium / Q000494:pharmacology*; D013170:Spores / Q000254:growth & development*
D000644:Quaternary Ammonium Compounds; D008094:Lithium; D012964:Sodium; D012413:Rubidium; D011188:Potassium