Developmental biology of biofilms: implications for treatment and control.
Although of heterogeneous spatiotemporal and species compositions, all biofilms undergo certain common developmental events: organic molecules on the substratum can play a role in initial attachment, attached cells grow and additional cells attach from the bulk liquid. Biofilm growth is a four-dimensional (X, Y, Z and T) process similar to organ development.
Palmer
R J
RJ
Center for Environmental Biotechnology, University of Tennessee, Knoxville 37932, USA. rjpalmer@utkux.utcc.utk.edu
White
D C
DC
D001419:Bacteria / Q000166:cytology / Q000254:growth & development; D001422:Bacterial Adhesion; D018441:Biofilms / Q000254:growth & development*; D002455:Cell Division; D003470:Culture Media; D008954:Models, Biological; D013499:Surface Properties
D003470:Culture Media