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Category Text Publication
Reference Category Book chapters
DOI 10.1007/978-3-540-77587-4_317
Title (Primary) Examination of microbial communities on hydrocarbons by means of laser scanning microscopy
Title (Secondary) Experimental protocols and appendices
Author Neu, T.R.; Lawrence, J.R.
Publisher Timmis, K.N.; McGenity, T.; van den Meer, J.R.; de Lorenzo, V.
Source Titel Handbook of Hydrocarbon and Lipid Microbiology
Year 2010
Department FLOEK
Volume Vol. 5, Part 3
Page From 4074
Page To 4084
Language englisch
UFZ inventory Leipzig, Bibliothek, Hauptlesesaal, 00358415, 09-1344 DK: 579.222.5 Han
Abstract Microbial communities in their fully hydrated state can be imaged in space and time (4-dimensionally) by laser scanning microscopy using 1-photon or 2-photon excitation. In this chapter we provide guidance on how to examine microorganisms associated with the degradation of liquid, viscous and solid hydrocarbons. The details of mounting samples for upright and inverted microscopes as well as options for fluorescence staining of bacteria and hydrocarbons are presented. Then suggestions are made for recording images and subsequent digital image analysis. Finally practical aspects are discussed such as the material and software needed, the time required and a guide for trouble shooting.
Persistent UFZ Identifier https://www.ufz.de/index.php?en=20939&ufzPublicationIdentifier=10351
Neu, T.R., Lawrence, J.R. (2010):
Examination of microbial communities on hydrocarbons by means of laser scanning microscopy
In: Timmis, K.N., McGenity, T., van den Meer, J.R., de Lorenzo, V. (eds.)
Experimental protocols and appendices
Handbook of Hydrocarbon and Lipid Microbiology Vol. 5, Part 3
Springer International Publishing, Cham, p. 4074 - 4084 10.1007/978-3-540-77587-4_317