A Keystone Methylobacterium Strain in Biofilm Formation in Drinking Water

The structure of biofilms in drinking water systems is influenced by the interplay between biological and physical processes. Bacterial aggregates in bulk fluid are important in seeding biofilm formation on surfaces. In simple pure and co-cultures, certain bacteria, including Methylobacterium, are i...

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Main Authors: Erifyli Tsagkari, Ciara Keating, Jillian M. Couto, William T. Sloan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-10-01
Series:Water
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/9/10/778