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Streptomyces growth measurement

andreww andreww
Mon May 22 22:44:13 EST 1995


I would say a big NO to measuring Strepto's by OD. The filamentous nature of 
the beast makes even a representative sample near impossible.
When I used to grow them I found measuring a cell pellet volume and measuring
the dry weight was the best way to follow thier growth.
good luck tho,
Andrew Wolfe, csiro DBE, Parkville, Vic.




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