title: Growth of myxococci in suspension in liquid media.
abstract: Growth of different strains of myxococci in various liquid media was studied in Erlenmeyer flasks and in small fermentors. Medium containing a small concentration of agar allowed the myxobacteria to grow in the liquid phase in suspension. The dry weight of the cells increased about 100 to 200%. Substitution of other thickening substances for agar caused increased growth with all of eight tested agents.
mesh_terms: D000362:Agar; D001419:Bacteria / Q000254:growth & development*; D003470:Culture Media
chemical_list: D003470:Culture Media; D000362:Agar