Biology of Bacilli. Applications to industry.

Abstract

What is a bacillus? germination transcriptional regulation of gene expression heterologous gene expression control of post-exponential gene expression by transition state regulators molecular cloning protein export and development of secretion vectors extracellular enzymes bacterial insect toxins development of genetic engineering in bacillus megaterium - an example of the versatility and potential of industrially important bacilli production of commercially valuable products (a summary).