title: Surfactant-producing microorganisms isolated from the gut of a Eucalyptus-feeding sawfly, Perga affinis affinis.
abstract: Microorganisms which produce surfactants were isolated from the gut of a eucalypt-feeding sawfly. It is possible that surfactants in the guts of some defoliators may be microbiologically-produced.
authors.affiliation: CSIRO Division of Forestry and Forest Products, PO Box 4008, 2600, Canberra, ACT, Australia.
authors.forename: C P
authors.initials: CP
authors.lastname: Ohmart
authors.affiliation: CSIRO Division of Forestry and Forest Products, PO Box 4008, 2600, Canberra, ACT, Australia.
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Thomas
authors.affiliation: BAAS Becking Geobiological Laboratory, Canberra, ACT, Australia.
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Bubela
keywords: Eucalyptus; Perga affinis affinis; Surfactants