title: Method designed to detect alginate-degrading bacteria.
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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Fisheries, Faculty of Agriculture, Kyushu University, Fukuoka 812, Japan.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kitamikado
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Yamaguchi
authors.forename: C H
authors.initials: CH
authors.lastname: Tseng
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Okabe