SUMMARYA procedure is described for measuring the viabilities (yo viableltotal organisms) of populations of Aerobucter aerogenes by short-term incubation on agar films followed by differential counting under the microscope. The only special apparatus needed is a supply of metal annuli. The procedure estimates viability with 95%
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