ISSN:
1432-184X
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract The mortality ofEscherichia coli in seawater was assessed by viable counts, electron transport system activity, and cellular3H-labelling. Filtration was used to assess the grazing mortality. Cellular radiolabelling and electron transport system activity were useful methods for assessingE. coli survival in seawater. The decrease in the3H-label as a method to assess bacterial mortality was validated by using viable counts and metabolic activity assays. The particulate fraction that passed 2 μm but was retained on 0.2 μm pore-size filters was the primary reason forE. coli mortality in seawater.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02012835