LONG-TERM OBSERVATION OF GEL-ENTRAPPED MICROBIAL-CELLS IN A MICROSCOPE REACTOR

Authors
WILLKE B VORLOP KD
Citation
B. Willke et Kd. Vorlop, LONG-TERM OBSERVATION OF GEL-ENTRAPPED MICROBIAL-CELLS IN A MICROSCOPE REACTOR, Biotechnology techniques, 8(9), 1994, pp. 619-622
Citations number
11
Categorie Soggetti
Biothechnology & Applied Migrobiology
Journal title
Biotechnology techniques → ACNP
ISSN journal
0951208X
Volume
8
Issue
9
Year of publication
1994
Pages
619 - 622
Database
ISI
SICI code
0951-208X(1994)8:9<619:LOOGMI>2.0.ZU;2-L
Abstract
A method is described for the on-line observation of immobilized, grow ing microorganisms in a microreactor mounted on a light microscope to determine several physiological parameters such as cell size and colon y size, growth rates, spatial and temporal distribution of cells which are entrapped within transparent gels. The results can be used for mo delling growth and diffusion behaviour in biocatalysts to optimize env ironmental and industrial applications of immobilized cells.