title: Improved methodology for isolating soil microorganisms.
abstract: Polyurethane foam cylinders and a replica-stamp technique were used for plating soil samples. This in conjunction with the addition of NaCl to the isolation medium substantially increased the variety of isolates recovered.
authors.affiliation: Microbiology Department, Chemotherapy Research Section, Lederle Laboratories Division, American Cyanamid Company, Pearl River, New York 10965.
authors.forename: H D
authors.initials: HD
authors.lastname: Tresner
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Hayes