METHOD FOR THE ISOLATION OF DEGRADATIVE MICROBIAL CONSORTIA AND APPARATUS THEREFORE

摘要

There is disclosed a method for isolating microorganisms which are capable of metabolizing a selected contaminant at a variety of concentrations. An apparatus in the form of an extended concentration gradient gel cell is disclosed for the purpose of sustaining the contaminant in various concentration levels on the gel. The microorganisms self colonize on the gel cell at a concentration suitable for metabolic activity of the microorganisms. This permits easy identification and isolation of microorganisms capable of metabolizing various concentrations of a contaminant.