Preparing for biofilm studies in the field

Current Protocols in Microbiology
Robert J C McLean, Thomas R Simpson

Abstract

In their natural environments, microorganisms are under constant environmental selection to form biofilms. Using aquatic biofilms as an example, this unit illustrates general concepts in field biology and practical suggestions for designing, conducting, and analyzing biofilm experiments at varying distances from the laboratory. The unit also addresses an example of a special situation (space flight) where experimentation must be done by proxy through another individual or machine.

References

Feb 17, 2001·FEMS Microbiology Letters·R J McLeanJ H Koo
Mar 1, 2006·Icarus·Robert J C McLeanValerie A Casasanto

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