germination and outgrowth of spores of bacillus cereus group members: diversity and role of germinant receptors. | bacillus cereus is a gram-positive, facultative anaerobic, endospore-forming toxicogenic human pathogen. endospores are highly specialized, metabolically dormant cell types that are resistant to extreme environmental conditions, including heat, dehydration and other physical stresses. b. cereus can enter a range of environments, and can in its spore form, survive harsh conditions. if these conditions become favorable, spores can germinate and grow out and reach considerable numbers in a range of ... | 2010 | 21315974 |