Cold adapted desiccation-tolerant bacteria isolated from polar soils presenting high resistance to anhydrobiosis
F. Nobrega, R. T. D. Duarte, A. M. Torres-Ballesteros, L. L. Queiroz, L. G. Whyte, V. H. Pellizari
This study isolates and characterizes desiccation-tolerant bacteria from polar soils, finding that 60% survive 50 days in anhydrobiosis, with environmental factors and suspension medium affecting tolerance.
bioRxiv · Feb 6, 2021 · PreprintMicrobiology