The Role of Plasmids in Marine Sediment Bacterial Communities.
Abstract
To investigate the role of plasmids in determining the structure and functions of marine sediment microbial communities. To use molecular approaches, in addition to classic microbial ecology methods, to determine the distribution and characteristics of naturally occurring plasmids within bacterial populations focusing on assessing the potential for transfer of plasmid- encoded genes within the indigenous microbial community present in marine sediments.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 15, 1997
- Accession Number
- ADA323316
Entities
People
- Donald R. Helinski
- Patricia A. Sobecky
Organizations
- University of California, San Diego