A simple method to screen for azo-dye-degrading bacteria

A stab-culture method was adapted to screen for azo dyes-decolorizing bacteria from soil and water samples. Decolorized azo dye in the lower portion of the solid media indicates the presence of anaerobic azo dyes-decolorizing bacteria, while aerobic decolorizing bacteria decolorizes the surface port...

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Main Authors: Syed, Mohd Arif, Sim, H. K., Khalid, A., Abd. Shukor, Mohd. Yunus
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Triveni Enterprises 2009
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/12857/1/A%20simple%20method%20to%20screen%20for%20azo-dye-degrading%20bacteria.pdf