In situ real-time quantification of microbial communities: Applications to cold and dry volcanic habitats

We report field tests of an instrument using multi-wavelength excitation and detection of fluorescence capable of detection and discrimination of viable cells, non-viable cells (not metabolically active but not decomposed), and spores in extreme arid environments where low microbial abundances are e...

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Main Authors: Linda S. Powers, Heather D. Smith, Aminata P. Kilungo, Walther R. Ellis, Jr., Christopher P. McKay, Rosalba Bonaccorsi, Janet W. Roveda
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2018-10-01
Series:Global Ecology and Conservation
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2351989418302105