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A microprocessor‐controlled photometer for monitoring microbial growth in multi‐welled plates
Author(s) -
Thomas D. Susan,
Henschke P.A.,
Garland B.,
Tucknott O.G.
Publication year - 1985
Publication title -
journal of applied bacteriology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.889
H-Index - 156
eISSN - 1365-2672
pISSN - 0021-8847
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2672.1985.tb03328.x
Subject(s) - photometer , microcomputer , microprocessor , block (permutation group theory) , bacterial growth , computer science , process engineering , computer hardware , engineering , optics , mathematics , biology , bacteria , telecommunications , physics , chip , geometry , genetics
Multi‐welled microtitre plates provide a convenient means of handling ‘large block’ multifactorial experiments with microbial cultures. An inexpensive instrument, termed a ‘Biophotometer’, has been designed to monitor microbial growth in each well, by transmitted light measurements. Optional microcomputer control is employed to facilitate scanning of plates and data handling. A unique method for agitating cultures is incorporated into the system. Typical results are presented to illustrate the versatility of this system.