The Serological Identification of Streptomycetes by Agar Gel Diffusion Techniques

Abstract

The agar gel diffusion technic was used to investigate the serological relationships between species and strains of Streptomyces. A method is described for the rapid production of anti-sera which show specific reactions and also a multiplicity of cross-reactions. The technic has been used for the identification and comparison of antibiotic-producing isolates of streptomycetes from soil.