Congo red absorption and cellulose synthesis by Rhizobiaceae.
Congo red uptake by Rhizobium colonies from yeast extract-mannitol-mineral salts-Congo red-agar plates was related with the cellulose content in the cell capsule of the bacteria.
D002482:Cellulose / Q000096:biosynthesis*; D003224:Congo Red / Q000378:metabolism*; D003470:Culture Media; D008854:Microscopy, Electron; D012230:Rhizobiaceae / Q000254:growth & development / Q000378:metabolism* / Q000648:ultrastructure
D003470:Culture Media; D003224:Congo Red; D002482:Cellulose