BASIC program for reduction of data from community-level physiological profiling using Biolog microplates: rationale and critical interpretation of data

A BASIC program is offered that reduces data resulting from mixed-species i noculations into Biolog microplates. The procedures of the program are supp orted by a critical review of the literature relating to Biolog data reduct ion. The availability of standardized, accelerated data reduction protocols will facilitate study comparisons and allow efficient evaluation of new da ta reduction approaches. (C) 2000 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved .