ABSTRACT

I. Introduction ................................................................................................93 II. Mold Spores................................................................................................ 94

III. Yeast Spores ...............................................................................................94 IV. Bacterial Spores .......................................................................................... 95

A. Sporulation .........................................................................................96 B. Dormancy ...........................................................................................97 C. Activation ...........................................................................................97 D. Germination ........................................................................................98 E. Outgrowth ...........................................................................................98