DNA IN SOIL - ADSORPTION, GENETIC-TRANSFORMATION, MOLECULAR EVOLUTIONAND GENETIC MICROCHIP

Authors
TREVORS JT
Citation
Jt. Trevors, DNA IN SOIL - ADSORPTION, GENETIC-TRANSFORMATION, MOLECULAR EVOLUTIONAND GENETIC MICROCHIP, Antonie van Leeuwenhoek, 70(1), 1996, pp. 1-10
Citations number
65
Categorie Soggetti
Microbiology
Journal title
Antonie van Leeuwenhoek → ACNP
ISSN journal
00036072
Volume
70
Issue
1
Year of publication
1996
Pages
1 - 10
Database
ISI
SICI code
0003-6072(1996)70:1<1:DIS-AG>2.0.ZU;2-9
Abstract
This review examines interactions between DNA and soil with an emphasi s on the persistence and stability of DNA in soil. The role of DNA in genetic transformation in soil microorganisms will also be discussed. In addition, a postulated mechanism for stabilization and elongation/a ssembly of primitive genetic material and the role of soil particles, salt concentrations, temperature cycling and crystal formation is exam ined.