Method designed to detect alginate-degrading bacteria.
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.
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Department of Fisheries, Faculty of Agriculture, Kyushu University, Fukuoka 812, Japan.
Yamaguchi
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Tseng
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Okabe
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