Organisms

Bacillus licheniformis

A species of Bacillus that occurs in soil and is frequently found on bird feathers. Some strains cause FOODBORNE DISEASE, whereas other strains produce ANTIFUNGAL AGENTS and ANTIBACTERIAL AGENTS and function as PROBIOTICS. This species can also produce enzymes for industrial applications.

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A species of Bacillus that occurs in soil and is frequently found on bird feathers. Some strains cause FOODBORNE DISEASE, whereas other strains produce ANTIFUNGAL AGENTS and ANTIBACTERIAL AGENTS and function as PROBIOTICS. This species can also produce enzymes for industrial applications.

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15 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings chemistry, classification, cytology, drug effects, enzymology, genetics, growth & development, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, pathogenicity, physiology, radiation effects, ultrastructure, virology.

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2017

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  • Bacillus (1963-2016)

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  1. B03w.300.390.400.158w.218w.376w
  2. B03w.353w.500w.100w.218w.376w
  3. B03w.510w.100w.100w.218w.376w
  4. B03w.510w.415.400.158w.218w.376w
  5. B03w.510w.460.410.158w.218w.376w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Bacillus licheniformis. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000069976. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000069976
  2. Bacillus licheniformis. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bacillus_licheniformis
  3. Bacillus licheniformis. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2878356