Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-20-2003
Publisher
Elsevier Science Ltd.
Abstract
A Brazilian consortium has unveiled the genomic DNA sequence of the purple-pigmented bacterium Chromobacterium violaceum, a dominant component of the tropical soil microbiota. The sequence provides insight into the abundant potential of this organism for biotechnological and pharmaceutical applications.
Recommended Citation
C. Stephens (2003). Tropical treasure? Current Biology 14: R65-66.
