Microbial Biomass Estimation

ABSTRACT The development of a fully automated on-line monitoring and control system is very important in bioprocesses. One of the most important parameters in these processes is biomass. This review discusses different methods for biomass quantification. A general definition of biomass and biovolume...

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Veröffentlicht in:Critical reviews in biotechnology 2005-07, Vol.25 (3), p.97-112
Hauptverfasser: Madrid, R. E., Felice, C. J.
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:ABSTRACT The development of a fully automated on-line monitoring and control system is very important in bioprocesses. One of the most important parameters in these processes is biomass. This review discusses different methods for biomass quantification. A general definition of biomass and biovolume are presented. Interesting concepts about active but not culturable cells considerations are included as well as concepts that must be taken into account when selecting biomass quantification technology. Chemical methods have had few applications in biomass measurement to date; however, bioluminescence can selectively enumerate viable cells. Photometric methods including fluorescence and scattered light measurements are presented. Reference methods including dry and wet weight, viable counts and direct counts are discussed, as well as the physical methods of flow cytometry, impedancimetric and dielectric techniques.
ISSN:0738-8551
1549-7801
DOI:10.1080/07388550500248563