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== Method Overview == | == Method Overview == | ||
This enzyme assay measures polysaccharide hydrolysis by time course incubation with RBB labeled polysaccharides<ref name="Wirth1992">Wirth & Wolf (1992). Micro-plate colourimetric assay for Endo -acting cellulase, xylanase, chitinase, 1,3-β-glucanase and amylase extracted from forest soil horizons. ''Soil Biology and Biochemistry'', 24(6), 511-519. https://doi.org/10.1016/0038-0717(92)90074-8</ref>. | |||
The assay is performed in discrete mode on bulk samples. | |||
=== Scale of measurement === | === Scale of measurement === | ||
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=== Data generated === | === Data generated === | ||
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=== Units & currency === | === Units & currency === | ||
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=== Sample size === | === Sample size === | ||
< L. | Typical samples are < 1 L in volume. | ||
=== Repositories & databases === | === Repositories & databases === | ||
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== Limitations == | == Limitations == | ||
rate measurements | These rate measurements report potential rates (Vmax). Bottle effects can occur due to the length of the required incubation period. | ||
== Example Applications & Protocols == | == Example Applications & Protocols == | ||
=== Classic examples === | === Classic examples === | ||
* Wirth & Wolf (1992) ''Micro-plate colourimetric assay for Endo -acting cellulase, xylanase, chitinase, 1,3-β-glucanase and amylase extracted from forest soil horizons'' <ref name=" | * Wirth & Wolf (1992) ''Micro-plate colourimetric assay for Endo -acting cellulase, xylanase, chitinase, 1,3-β-glucanase and amylase extracted from forest soil horizons'' <ref name="Wirth1992" /> | ||
=== Recent applications === | === Recent applications === | ||
* Zohary et al. (2000) ''The role of nutrients in decomposition of a thecate dinoflagellate'' <ref name=" | * Zohary et al. (2000) ''The role of nutrients in decomposition of a thecate dinoflagellate'' <ref name="Zohary2000">Zohary et al. (2000). The role of nutrients in decomposition of a thecate dinoflagellate. ''Limnology and Oceanography'', 45(1), 123-130. https://doi.org/10.4319/lo.2000.45.1.0123</ref> | ||
=== Common calculations/conversions === | === Common calculations/conversions === | ||
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| Polysaccharide hydrolysis |
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| Approach: enzyme assay |
| Context: incubation, lab |
| Spatial scale: low |
| Temporal scale: low; hours to days |
| Units: relative OD units |
| Community captured: heterotrophs |
| Co-measurements: cell abundance |
Method Overview
This enzyme assay measures polysaccharide hydrolysis by time course incubation with RBB labeled polysaccharides[1].
The assay is performed in discrete mode on bulk samples.
Scale of measurement
Data generated
Units & currency
Units are relative OD units. The currency is carbon.
Sample size
Typical samples are < 1 L in volume.
Repositories & databases
Limitations
These rate measurements report potential rates (Vmax). Bottle effects can occur due to the length of the required incubation period.
Example Applications & Protocols
Classic examples
- Wirth & Wolf (1992) Micro-plate colourimetric assay for Endo -acting cellulase, xylanase, chitinase, 1,3-β-glucanase and amylase extracted from forest soil horizons [1]
Recent applications
- Zohary et al. (2000) The role of nutrients in decomposition of a thecate dinoflagellate [2]
Common calculations/conversions
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Wirth & Wolf (1992). Micro-plate colourimetric assay for Endo -acting cellulase, xylanase, chitinase, 1,3-β-glucanase and amylase extracted from forest soil horizons. Soil Biology and Biochemistry, 24(6), 511-519. https://doi.org/10.1016/0038-0717(92)90074-8
- ↑ Zohary et al. (2000). The role of nutrients in decomposition of a thecate dinoflagellate. Limnology and Oceanography, 45(1), 123-130. https://doi.org/10.4319/lo.2000.45.1.0123