The aim of this work was to isolate enzyme-producing
microorganisms from the tract of the termite Reticulitermes
santonensis. The microorganisms were extracted
from the guts and anaerobic (CO2 or CO2/H2) and microaerobic
atmospheres were used to stimulate growth. Three
different strategieswere tried out. First, the samplewas spread
on Petri dishes containing solid media with carboxymethylcellulose,
microcrystalline cellulose or cellobiose.