An efficient biofilm removal method for bacterial cells exposed to drinking water

Journal of Microbiological Methods

Volumn 34, Issue 3, 1999, Pages 203-214

  Gagnon, Graham A ^a   Slawson, Robin M ^b  

^a DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY   (Canada)

^b UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO   (Canada)

Author keywords

Annular reactor; Biofilm removal; Drinking water; Polycarbonate; Stomacher

Indexed keywords

DRINKING WATER;

ARTICLE; BACTERIUM CONTAMINATION; BIOFILM; CELL COUNT; PRIORITY JOURNAL; SAMPLING; TECHNIQUE; WATER CONTAMINATION;

EID: 0032971854     PISSN: 01677012     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0167-7012(98)00089-X     Document Type: Article

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