Spontaneous genetic transformation in Pseudomonas pseudomallei

: Spontaneous genetic transformation has been registered in Pseudomonas pseudomallei cells. Transforming frequencies registered reach 10(-4)-10(-5). Spontaneous transformation has been simulated for Pseudomonas pseudomallei in soil. Intrageneric spontaneous transformation has been demonstrated to occur between Pseudomonas pseudomallei and Pseudomonas mallei.