Development of a new microbial toxicity test based on inhibition of alpha-amylase production and its sensitivity against metal contaminants

• Main Authors: Rattananuch Chunpen, Duangrat Inthon, Patana Thavipoke
• Other Authors: Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies, Mahidol University
• Format: Article
• Published: 2022
• Subjects: Agricultural and Biological Sciences
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/75740
• Institution: Mahidol University

Varying test parameters and procedures were tested and standardized for a new aquatic toxicity assay based on the inhibition of alpha-amylase production by Bacillus subtilis TISTR 1528. Suitable values were determined for the initial cell density and incubation period, as well as the culture medium...