ISSN:
1476-5535
Keywords:
Keywords: intrinsic fluorescence spectroscopy; viable but nonculturable bacteria; VBNC bacteria; Escherichia coli
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
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Process Engineering, Biotechnology, Nutrition Technology
Notes:
The potential of intrinsic fluorescence spectroscopy to detect and differentiate viable but nonculturable bacteria in the presence of culturable bacteria was explored. Escherichia coli cells, starved for 210 days in nutrient-free normal saline, show new fluorescence emissions near 400 and 440 nm, and reduced emission near 340 nm.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/sj.jim.2900500