Aggregative behavior of bacteria isolated from canine dental plaque

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Interbacterial adhesion of bacteria isolated from canine dental plaque was assessed by performing a visual coaggregation assay. This showed that prevalence of coaggregating pairs of dental plaque bacteria in dogs is comparable to prevalence of coaggregating pairs of dental plaque bacteria found in humans.

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Coprinus comatus damages nematode cuticles mechanically with spiny balls and produces potent toxins to immobilize nematodes

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A study was conducted to determine whether Coprinus comatus damages nematodes. Scanning electron microscopy studies showed that Coprinus comatus spiny balls damage nematode Panagrellus redivivus cuticle, suggesting the presence of a mechanical force during the process of nematode immobilization.

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Effect of nematodes on rhizosphere colonization by seed-applied bacteria

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The effects of soil nematodes on rhizosphere colonization were tested, by using microcosms and antibiotic-marked bacteria. The results suggest that nematodes have an important role in rhizosphere colonization by bacteria in soil.

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