title: Weighing technique for determining bacterial dry mass based on rate of moisture uptake.
abstract: Weights were recorded at 30-s intervals timed from initial exposure of dried cells to atmosphere. Linear regressions of data over 3 min gave moisture-free dry mass estimates.
authors.affiliation: New South Wales Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Centre, Wollongbar, New South Wales 2480, Australia.
authors.forename: D K
authors.initials: DK
authors.lastname: O'toole