Improved methodology for isolating soil microorganisms.
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.
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Microbiology Department, Chemotherapy Research Section, Lederle Laboratories Division, American Cyanamid Company, Pearl River, New York 10965.
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