Conjugal transfer of R-plasmid R1drd-19 in Escherichia coli below 22 degrees C.
The conjugal transfer of R-plasmids is known to occur at temperatures above 22 degrees C. We found that R1drd-19 is transferable below 22 degrees C, and we discuss this finding in the context of plasmid transfer in environmental waters.
D003080:Cold Temperature; D003227:Conjugation, Genetic; D004926:Escherichia coli / Q000235:genetics*; D011815:R Factors