Evolution of stress resistance in bacterial spores KU Leuven
Bacterial spores are the most resistant life forms known. They can survive extremes of heat and pH, and high doses of radiation and disinfectants. For this reason, they are often implicated in the spoilage of processed foods, and some species can additionally cause foodborne infection or intoxication. Traditionally, the resistance of spores to heat and other stresses has been considered a stable property,characteristic for each species, and ...