Resistance

RESISTANCE

  • Spores of most strains survive heating to 950C for 15mts. But are killed at autoclaving.
  • Spores are resistant to 5% phenol, 10% formalin or 0.1% merthiolate.
  • They are killed rapidly by exposure to hypochlorite.
  • Spores remain viable for years in soil.
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