Isolation of Streptomyces species from soil.

This unit describes a general protocol for the isolation of Streptomyces species from soil and fresh water, using a procedure for the selective growth of Streptomyces species. Preparation of the necessary growth medium, recognition of the morphology of the bacteria, and safety considerations are also covered. Curr. Protoc. Microbiol. 19:10E.4.1-10E.4.5. © 2010 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Keywords: Streptomyces; antibiotics; isolation