Experience with biological tests in the field of the biodeterioration of materials; 4. The influence of carbon and nitrogen sources in mildew test media
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Different sources of C and N in mildew test media are compared. It is found that filterpaper strips may be advantageously replaced by cellulose powder. Carboxymethylcellulose is less favourable as a substitute and it is confirmed that the addition of saccharose adversely influences cellulolytic breakdown. More complex carbon sources do not seem to offer any advantages over cellulose. Ammonium nitrate appears the most suitable nitrogen source when compared with pepton, ammonium chloride and sodium nitrate.
TNO Identifier
283167
Source
International biodeterioration bulletin, 5(4), pp. 153-161.
Pages
153-161