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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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Ramalingam, Bharathi
Other Authors: Biggs, Catherine ; Boxall, Joby
Published: University of Sheffield 2013
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.570176