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Table 2 Maximum percentage of increase of release (PIR) of copper, mitomycin C and UV. Comparison of maximum PIR of copper, mitomycin C and UV at different conditions is shown.

From: Induction of temperate cyanophage AS-1 by heavy metal – copper

Factor

Conditions

Percentage of Increase of Release (PIR)

CuSO4

3.1 × 10-6 M at 6 hours of induction

188.37 ± 2.00

UV

Exposure for 2.5 minutes

154.38 ± 15.00

Mitomycin C

0.5 μg/ml at 6 hours of induction

162.86 ± 4.00