Pigment and motility phenotypes of seven novel virulence mutants.

<p>The average ratio of mutant to wild-type pyocyanin levels from four samples and the SEM is shown. The average ratio of mutant to wild-type pyoverdine levels from four samples and the SEM is shown. Twitching motility (1.5% LB agar) was measured as the radius of growth at the interface of the medium and the polystyrene plate and average radius and SEM from three inoculations is presented. Swimming motility was determined by the diameter of the turbid zone in semi-solid LB agar (0.35%) and average radius and SEM from three inoculations is presented. Swarming levels on the surface of 0.5% agar medium were qualitatively evaluated with number of and length of tendrils taken into account.