Mixed species biofilms act as planktonic cell factories despite isothiazolinone exposure under continuous‐flow conditions
Kyle B. Klopper,
Elanna Bester,
Martha van Schalkwyk
et al.
Abstract:The primary approach to managing biofouling in industrial water systems involves the large‐scale use of biocides. It is well‐established that biofilms are ‘cell factories’ that release planktonic cells even when challenged with antimicrobials. The effect of isothiazolinone on the metabolic activity and biomass of mixed Pseudomonas biofilms was monitored in real‐time using the CEMS‐BioSpec system. The exposure of biofilms to the minimum inhibitory concentration (1.25 mg L−1) of biocide did not impact planktonic… Show more
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