Genome variations in commensal and pathogenic E.coli [Elektronische Ressource] / vorgelegt von Girish Neelakanta

Genome variations in commensal and pathogenic E.coli INAUGURAL-DISSERTATION zur Erlangung des Doktorgrades der Mathematisch-Naturwissenschaftlichen Fakultät der Universität zu Köln vorgelegt von Girish Neelakanta aus Bangalore, Indien 2005 Referees/Berichterstatter : Prof. Dr. Karin Schnetz Prof. Dr. Diethard Tautz Date of oral examination : 01.02.2005 Tag der mündlichen Prüfung The present research work was carried out under the supervision and the direction of Prof. Dr. Karin Schnetz in the Institute for Genetics, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany, from June 2001 to February 2005. Diese Arbeit wurde von Juni 2001 bis February 2005 am Institut fur Genetik der Universität zu Köln unter der Leitung und der Betreuung von Prof. Dr. Karin Schnetz durchgeführt. Amma-Nanna.. (to my parents) ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS First and foremost I would like to thank my advisor, Prof. Dr. Karin Schnetz for providing her guidance and support during my graduate studies. Her constructive help during the course of my study is acknowledged. I acknowledge my special thanks to Prof. Diethard Tautz for his constant co-operation and support all through my studies.