ABSTRACT

Covering the detection and identification of microbes, genetic analysis methods, and the assessment of microbial growth and viability, this text examines up-to-date advances in microbiological analysis unique to food systems. It highlights the advantages of modern techniques used in conjunction with the microscope to achieve rapid detection and quantification of microorganisms.

chapter |12 pages

Microbiology and Virology (Biosciences)

chapter 16|32 pages

Special Techniques for Studying Microbial Biofilms in Food Systems

Edmund A. Zottola University of Minnesota St. Paul, Minnesota