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streptomyces

NOUN
  1. aerobic bacteria (some of which produce the antibiotic streptomycin)

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  • In Streptomyces, myo-inositol is used in the synthesis of antibiotics, such as spectinomycin.
  • The avermectins are a mixture of natural products produced by a soil actinomycete, Streptomyces avermitilis. Chapter 8
  • After a few months he isolated two strains of Actinomyces which were shown to be identical with Streptomyces griseus, discovered by Dr. Waksman in 1915. Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 1952 - Presentation Speech
  • Streptomyces rochei AK 39 was active against dermatophytes whereas yeasts and other molds were resistant.
  • Experts say the earthy smell is caused by geosmin, a chemical produced by a common bacterium, streptomyces coelicolor, found in most soils.
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