CFU


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CFU

abbr.
colony-forming unit
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Bacterial population (x [10.sup.7] CFU [g.sup.-1] of Soil)
Impact of microbial cultures on soil biological quality and growth of spinach grown in polluted soils
The growth rate of the bacteria decreased from 0.24 to 0.33 logs CFU per [cm.sup.2] per day for the control to 0.21 to 0.30 logs CFU per [cm.sup.2] per day for the samples treated with hops beta acids.
Hops beta acids help control L. monocytogenes on commercial cured ham
So far, the CFU has only reviewed the SOCEs and has yet to assess the veracity of information placed in the documents.
400 elected officials asked to vacate posts GMA, Vilma Santos, 12 Cebu councilors included in list
According to Louis Giskus, the Surinam FA accepted the money - which it was told was from the CFU for development projects - and placed it in a bank account on its representatives' return.
Surinam reports getting 40,000 dollars 'gift' to vote for Bin Hammam
coli O157:H7 and natural microbiota by 1.1 and 1.5 log CFU per g, respectively.
Inactivate E. coli O157:H7 and natural microbiota on spinach leaves using gaseous ozone
Preparing to send their final application form to the Football Association this week, CFU are hoping to be granted a place in the Evo-Stik Premier or First Division.
Blues fans using the blueprint; CHESTER
The CFU, who were formed during the run-up to the demise of Chester City FC earlier this year, beat off a challenge from Danish Consortium Fodbold Selskabet to win the five-year lease.
Chester phoenix club get Deva lease
At the highest 10-fold dilution injected, a calculated 0.26 cfu was delivered per fish, indicative of a highly virulent pathogen to the fish.
Quarantine of Aeromonas salmonicida-harboring ebonyshell mussels (Fusconaia ebena) prevents transmission of the pathogen to brook trout (Salvelinus fontinalis)
Sheep blood agar medium suitable for estimating the number of CFUs and for isolating and identifying group D streptococci.
Basic POL microbiology: diagnosing UTI
At the closer spacing, 5 cm, cold plasma reduced Salmonella biofilm levels by up to 1.57 log CFU per mL when the sample was treated for 5 seconds; by 1.82 log CFU per mL when treated for 10 seconds; and by 2.13 log CFU per mL when treated for 15 seconds.
Cold plasma for rapid decontamination of contaminated contact surfaces
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