Abstract

The presence of dextranase in soil has been demonstrated and its activity studied. In reaction mixtures consisting of soil, toluene and enzyme substrate (dextran), glucose appears as the hydrolytic product. Incubating soil samples with dextran leads to an increase in dextranase production by soil microorganisms. Glucose does not show such an effect. The significance of dextranase in the aggregation of soil particles through the addition of dextran to soil is discussed.

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