title: Physiology and nutritional aspects of actinomycetes: an overview.
abstract: A review is presented of the nutritional requirements and physiology of actinomycetes, with special emphasis on: (a) selective isolation of unusual forms; (b) colonial morphogenesis and induction of sporulation; (c) biosynthesis of secondary metabolites of value, with particular reference to antibiotics and industrial enzymes. The future potential of actinomycetes as major contributors of useful bioactive metabolites is also indicated.
authors.affiliation: Division of Biochemical Sciences, National Chemical Laboratory, 411008, Poona, India.
authors.forename: M C
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Srinivasan
authors.forename: R S
authors.initials: RS
authors.lastname: Laxman
authors.forename: M V
authors.initials: MV
authors.lastname: Deshpande