Novel fluorescence-based method for rapid quantification of live bacteria in river water and treated wastewater
Manna Wang, Mohamed Ateia, Yuta Hatano, Kazuhiko Miyanaga, Chihiro Yoshimura
Abstract
cells per mL. This method is simple, sensitive and reliable for quantifying live bacteria in environmental water, which can be later integrated into real-time monitoring systems.
Topics & Concepts
Propidium iodideBacteriaWastewaterFluorescence microscopeFluorescenceFlow cytometryFluorescence spectroscopySewage treatmentEnvironmental chemistryCytometryBiologyMicrobiologyEnvironmental scienceChromatographyChemistryEnvironmental engineeringMolecular biologyPhysicsBiochemistryGeneticsQuantum mechanicsProgrammed cell deathApoptosisVibrio bacteria research studiesFecal contamination and water qualityWater Treatment and Disinfection