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Microbiology

SALT TOLERANCE TEST

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SALT TOLERANCE TEST
SALT TOLERANCE TEST

Objective: To test organism's ability to tolerate various osmotic concentrations.

Test Procedure
1. Use a sterile loop or needle to inoculate broth tubes with different salt concentrations.
2. Incubate at the optimum temperature for 48-96 hours.

• Interpretation
Positive = growth; Negative = no growth

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