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Flow cytometric differentiation of microbial contaminants

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For economic reasons, the brewing industry is extremely interested in methods leading to the rapid discovery and identification of unwanted microorganisms. Immunofluorescence and flow cytometry are offered as a solution in the task, to detect and count contaminating microorganisms in yeasts.

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  1. Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, Institut für Aerobiologie, D-5948, Schmallenberg/Grafschaft, Germany

    K. -J. Hutter, U. Punessen & H. E. Eipel

  2. Biophysics Systems GmbH, Im Eichenböhl 24, D-6140, Bensheim 3, Germany

    K. -J. Hutter, U. Punessen & H. E. Eipel

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Hutter, K.J., Punessen, U. & Eipel, H.E. Flow cytometric differentiation of microbial contaminants. Biotechnol Lett 1, 35–40 (1979). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01395788

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