Evaluation of two fixation techniques for direct observation of biofilm formation of Bacillus subtilis in situ, on Congo red agar, using scanning electron microscopy

Background and Aim: Direct observation, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) is a common method used for the observations of biofilms. N-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-N'-ethylcarbodiimide) (EDC) fixation method has proven to be a valuable fixation method in the observation of these biofilms. Still, it...

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Main Author: Nadia Mahmoud Tawfiq Jebril
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Veterinary World 2020-06-01
Series:Veterinary World
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Online Access:http://www.veterinaryworld.org/Vol.13/June-2020/16.pdf