How to perform qualitative esterase assay directly on fungal isolates?

12 February 2023 0 10K Report

I am trying perform esterase assay for my fungal isolates directly. I am looking for a complete protocol. Moreover, Is it necessary to pure the enzyme first or we can perform it on our isolates directly too?

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