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. 1977 Apr;33(4):980-1.
doi: 10.1128/aem.33.4.980-981.1977.

Rapid tube test for detecting fungal cellulase production

R E Smith

Rapid tube test for detecting fungal cellulase production

R E Smith. Appl Environ Microbiol. 1977 Apr.

Abstract

A simple procedure is described for the detection of cellulolytic activity in fungi, utilizing dyed cellulose powder as substrate. The powder, incorporated into a basal medium containing agar, mineral salts, and growth factors, is layered onto basal medium minus cellulose. Cellulase production results in release of the dye which diffuses into the lower layer.

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