Mesh term Streptomyces
Browse to parent terms:Streptomycetaceae
Description
A genus of bacteria that form a nonfragmented aerial mycelium. Many species have been identified with some being pathogenic. This genus is responsible for producing a majority of the ANTI-BACTERIAL AGENTS of practical value.Browse to child terms:
Streptomyces antibioticus
Streptomyces aureofaciens
Streptomyces coelicolor
Streptomyces griseus
Streptomyces lividans
Streptomyces rimosus
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