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Simple and Rapid Method for Detecting Biofilm Forming Bacteria

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Biofilm forming bacteria play a vital role in causing infectious diseases and for enhancing the efficiency of the bioremediation process through immobilization. Different media and conditions have been reported for detecting biofilm forming bacteria, however, they are not quite rapid. Here, we propose the use of a simple medium which can be used for detecting biofilm former, and also provide a mechanism to regulate the expression of biofilm formation process.

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Acknowledgments

We are thankful to the Director of CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology (IGIB), and CSIR project INDEPTH (BSC0111) for providing the necessary funds, facilities and moral support. Authors are also thankful to Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), New Delhi.

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  1. Microbial Biotechnology and Genomics, CSIR - Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology (IGIB), Delhi University Campus, Mall Road, Delhi, 110007, India

    Vipin Chandra Kalia, Jyotsana Prakash, Shikha Koul & Subhasree Ray

  2. Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), 2, Rafi Marg, Anusandhan Bhawan, New Delhi, 110001, India

    Vipin Chandra Kalia, Jyotsana Prakash, Shikha Koul & Subhasree Ray

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Kalia, V.C., Prakash, J., Koul, S. et al. Simple and Rapid Method for Detecting Biofilm Forming Bacteria. Indian J Microbiol 57, 109–111 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12088-016-0616-2

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