A simple and rapid plate assay for screening of inulin-degrading microorganisms using Lugols iodine solution

摘要

In this report, a simple and rapid agar plate assay was established for screening of halophilic, inulin-degrading microorganisms. Two strains considered inulinolytic with this method were chosen and the inulinolytic activities in their culture supernatant were measured with the Somogyi-Nelson method, while their hydrolysis products of inulin were detected with TLC chromatogram.