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From: Exploring early steps in biofilm formation: set-up of an experimental system for molecular studies

Figure 4

Adsorption mode enhanced bacteria attachment compared to immersion mode. We compared the number of CFU/cm2 on GW after 20 minutes of incubation at 37°C in LB (A) or SM (B) when GW was used in adsorption mode or immersion mode. In any case, a piece of 1 g GW was put in contact with≤5.107°CFU contained in 5 mL (adsorption); 100 mL or 500 mL (immersion) of medium. Pictures C and D illustrate the spreading of 1 g GW immersed in 100 mL and in 500 mL of LB, respectively.

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