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Chinese Journal of Applied Ecology ›› 1999, Vol. 10 ›› Issue (4): 506-510.

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Microbial genetic adaptability to environment and molecular ecological efficiency of plasmid

Zhang Suqin1, Luo Ruxin2   

  1. 1. Wuhan Institute of Virology, Academia Sinica, Wuhan 430071;
    2. Fudan University, Shanghai 200433
  • Received:1997-05-26 Revised:1998-10-18 Online:1999-07-25 Published:1999-07-25

Abstract: The genetic adaptability of microbes to environment is the mechanism of microbial evolution. There are complex signal networks between microbes and environmental factors to regulate the mutual adaptability of microbes and environmental novel signals (pollutants). The formation and the presence of plasmids make host cells obtain this adaptability. The wide spread of plasmids in natural environment results in species diversity. This paper reviewed the response of microbes to pollutants and the molecular ecological efficiency of plasmids.

Key words: Genetic adaptability, Plasmid, Molecular ecology