title: Revisiting an agar-based plate method: what the static biofilm method can offer for biofilm research.
abstract: The development of biofilms in static plates was monitored. Glass coupons were placed on agar covered with filter paper, which was inoculated with suspended bacteria. The viable cell density, biofilms matrix and biomass were quantified. The method is excellent for adhesion and material studies, due to its simplicity and flexibility.
authors.affiliation: Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Biosciences, Abo Akademi University, Turku, Finland.
authors.forename: Terhi
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Oja
authors.forename: Brianna
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Blomqvist
authors.forename: Kelli
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Buckingham-Meyer
authors.forename: Darla
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Goeres
authors.forename: Pia
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Vuorela
authors.forename: Adyary
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Fallarero
mesh_terms: D000362:Agar; D001431:Bacteriological Techniques; D018441:Biofilms / Q000254:growth & development*; D003470:Culture Media; D012106:Research
chemical_list: D003470:Culture Media; D000362:Agar