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Spore-forming halophilic bacteria isolated from Arctic terrains: Implications for long-range transportation of microorganisms
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Yukimura Kise
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Nakai Ryosuke
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Kohshima Shiro
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Uetake Jun
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Kanda Hiroshi
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Naganuma Takeshi
… The mechanisms by which bacteria resist to low temperature are largely unknown; … however, a well-known survival strategy of the microorganisms inhabiting the Arctic is spore forming. … Moreover, halophilic bacteria are often resistant to various stresses. … We have attempted isolation of spore-forming halophilic bacteria from Arctic terrains. …
Polar science 3(3), 163-169, 2009-11-00