Methodologies for the Characterization of Microbes in Industrial Environments: a Review

Overview

Journal J Ind Microbiol Biotechnol

Publisher Oxford University Press

Specialty Biotechnology

Date 2003 May 24

PMID 12764674

Citations 14

Authors

Johanna Maukonen

Jaana Matto

Gun Wirtanen

Laura Raaska

Tiina Mattila-Sandholm

Maria Saarela

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Abstract

There is growing interest in research and development to develop novel tools to study, detect, and characterize microbes and their communities in industrial environments. However, knowledge about their validity in practical industrial use is still scarce. This review describes the advantages and limitations of traditional and molecular methods used for biofilm and/or planktonic cell studies, especially those performed with Listeria monocytogenes, Bacillus cereus, and/or Clostridium perfringens. In addition, the review addresses the importance of isolating the microorganisms from the industrial environment and the possibilities and future prospects for exploiting the described methods in the industrial environment.

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