Skooby,
you post long, enjoyable essays....similar to the DaVinci Code....full of facts, but embellished somewhat.....but must be taken with a grain of salt. No, I am not attacking the company or you, but people really should do their own DD and divide your coments in half.....
simple answer to your question regarding bacteria growth in different media..environments.....yes, it IS different...Very Envitonment plays a big role in bacterial growth and gene expression....