Enumeration of Specific Populations by the Most Probable Number (MPN) Method

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Enumeration of Specific Populations by the Most-Probable-Number (MPN) Method

Colwell, RR
Professor of microbiology, University of Maryland, Md.

Pages: 6 Published: Jan 1979

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Abstract

The most-probable-number (MPN) method of bacteria enumeration dates back to the earliest days of bacteriology. Despite drawbacks of the method, it offers a relatively simple and useful means of estimating microbial populations, especially for determining the physiological potential of microbial biomass.

Keywords:
aquatic bacteria, enumeration, most-probable-number (MPN) method, bacterial count

Paper ID: STP36003S
Committee/Subcommittee: D19.24
DOI: 10.1520/STP36003S

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