TABLE 3.
Binding of lectins to living Sphingomonas biofilmsa
| Lectin | Sphingomonas sp. strain LB126 | S. paucimobilis EPA505 | Sphingomona sp. strain LH128 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ConA | +++ | +++ | +++ |
| PNA | + | − | − |
| Uea1 | <+ | <+ | <+ |
| Pha-E | + | + | <+ |
| WGA | ++ | ++ | ++ |
| Control (without lectin) | − | − | − |
Ratings are as follows: +++, strong fluorescence; ++, medium fluorescence; +, low fluorescence; −, no fluorescence.