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So, both Gram- and Gram+ bacteria are negatively charged because of LPS and teichoic acids. What is the function of the negative charge? Additional question: will an antimicrobial without any charge be able to reach the negatively charged bacteria?

Mohammad Kazem Souri

Is a nice question

to my knowledge if be correct, they can be attracted by opposite charges in the soil or on the plant root surface

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