The role of cell to cell interactions and quorum sensing in formation of biofilms in drinking water bacteria
Microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, viruses and protozoa in drinking water distribution systems readily colonize the pipe surfaces and form biofilms. The bacteria in drinking water distribution systems (DWDS) affect water quality and hydrodynamic parameters and can pose various public health ris...
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University of Sheffield
2013
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Online Access: | http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.570176 |