Revisiting an agar-based plate method: what the static biofilm method can offer for biofilm research.

Abstract:

:The development of biofilms in static plates was monitored. Glass coupons were placed on agar covered with filter paper, which was inoculated with suspended bacteria. The viable cell density, biofilms matrix and biomass were quantified. The method is excellent for adhesion and material studies, due to its simplicity and flexibility.

journal_name

J Microbiol Methods

authors

Oja T,Blomqvist B,Buckingham-Meyer K,Goeres D,Vuorela P,Fallarero A

doi

10.1016/j.mimet.2014.10.008

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

2014-12-01 00:00:00

pages

157-60

eissn

0167-7012

issn

1872-8359

pii

S0167-7012(14)00298-X

journal_volume

107

pub_type

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