| Literature DB >> 16348303 |
M Kitamikado1, K Yamaguchi, C H Tseng, B Okabe.
Abstract
A simple turbidimetric method was developed to detect alginate degradation. Bacteria were grown in alginate-containing media, and culture fluids were mixed with an acidic albumin solution. Failure to develop a white turbidity indicated an alginate degrader. The method showed alginate degradation by Vibrio alginolyticus ATCC 17749, in contrast to prior descriptions.Entities:
Year: 1990 PMID: 16348303 PMCID: PMC184872 DOI: 10.1128/aem.56.9.2939-2940.1990
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Appl Environ Microbiol ISSN: 0099-2240 Impact factor: 4.792