Genetics and Physiology of Actinomycetes, Proceedings of the Conference of Project III (4th), Genetics of Microorganisms, of the US/USSR Joint Working Group on the Production of Substances by Microbiological Means Held at Yalta on May 21-24, 1980

摘要

The joint (US/USSR) conference was part of continuing activities of Project III, Genetics of Microorganisms. Objectives of this meeting were to (1) review past work and determine the current status of gene manipulation in actinomycetes for improving production of antibiotics and other important secondary metabolites; (2) define specific collaborative research objectives; (3) identify scientists interested in collaborative research; and (4) develop a working document to assist in implementing research objectives. Seventeen of the papers presented are included. Topics cover both basic and applied research on genetics and physiology of antibiotic production and action. Research in both countries has concentrated on species of Streptomyces and Rhodococcus (Nocardia).