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From: The extracellular matrix protects Bacillus subtilis colonies from Pseudomonas invasion and modulates plant co-colonization

Fig. 2

B. subtilis Δmatrix coexists with PCL1606 in the form of spores. a–c show (upper part) percentages and (bottom part) Log (CFU/ml) of PCL1606 (empty bars and squares) and Δmatrix (black bars and squares) in three different sections (BA [Δmatrix area], IA [Intermediate area], and PA [PCL1606 area]) of the interaction at different time-points (24 h, 48 h, 72 h, 96 h). Sporulation rates are shown as red lines. d Scheme of the interactions and the sections: BA (Δmatrix area), IA (Intermediate area) and PA (PCL1606 area). Scale bar = 5 mm. Cells from the three sections of the interaction were collected, sonicated and completely resuspended, diluted and plated to determine colony-forming units (CFU), sporulation rates and percentages of each species over the total bacterial population in the interaction. Average values of three biological replicates are shown, with error bars representing SD. Source data are provided as a Source Data file

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