Table 1.
The growth properties of Arthrobacter sp. strain B1 and Alcaligenes sp. strain B5 on indole derivatives and intermediates
| Compounds | Arthrobacter sp. strain B1 (OD600) | Alcaligenes sp. strain B5 (OD600) |
|---|---|---|
| l-Tryptophan | 0.031 | 0.038 |
| Indole | 0.046 | 0.062 |
| Indole-3-acetic acid | – | 0.054 |
| 3-Indoleacetonitrile | – | – |
| Indole-3-carbinol | – | – |
| 3-Methyl indole | – | – |
| Indole-3-carboxyaldehyde | – | – |
| Indole-3-propionic acid | – | – |
| 3,3-Methylene bisindole | – | – |
| Indole-3-acetamide | – | – |
| 2-Oxindole | – | 0.037 |
| Isatin | 0.041 | 0.052 |
| Indole-3-butyric acid | – | – |
The working concentration of these compounds was 0.2 mM. Maximum optical densities (OD600) were measured. Initial OD600 was 0.005 and − indicates no growth