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Beata Bąk1, Jakub Wilk1, Piotr Artiemjew2
1Department of Poultry Science and Apiculture, Faculty of Animal Bioengineering, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Sloneczna 48, 10-957 Olsztyn, Poland.
Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)
|July 24, 2021
Summary
A multi-sensor recorder prototype effectively detected American foulbrood (caused by Paenibacillus larvae larvae) colonies on MYPGP substrate with 97% efficiency. This technology can distinguish between early and later bacterial growth stages, aiding disease diagnosis.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Microbiology
- Biosensor Technology
- Bacterial Disease Diagnostics
Background:
- American foulbrood, caused by Paenibacillus larvae larvae, is a significant global threat to bee colonies.
- Early and accurate diagnosis of American foulbrood is crucial for effective disease management and prevention of colony loss.
- Current diagnostic methods can be time-consuming, necessitating the development of rapid detection techniques.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of a prototype multi-sensor recorder (MCA-8) for detecting Paenibacillus larvae larvae colonies on MYPGP substrate.
- To determine the capability of the sensor system in differentiating bacterial growth stages based on gas emissions.
- To identify the most effective classification algorithms for analyzing sensor data.
Main Methods:
- Utilized a prototype MCA-8 sensor system with six semiconductor sensors (TGS 823, 826, 832, 2600, 2602, 2603).
- Collected gas samples from MYPGP culture media inoculated with Paenibacillus larvae larvae at different growth stages (1-2 days and >2 days).
- Analyzed sensor data using 14 different classifiers, including weighted methods with Canberra metrics and kNN with Canberra and Manhattan metrics, with and without baseline correction.
Main Results:
- The MCA-8 sensor system achieved 97% efficiency in detecting Paenibacillus larvae larvae colonies on MYPGP substrate.
- The system successfully distinguished between MYPGP substrates with 1-2 days of culture and those with older cultures (>2 days).
- Weighted Canberra metrics (Canberra.811) and kNN with Canberra/Manhattan metrics (Canberra.1nn, manhattan.1nn) were the most effective classifiers.
Conclusions:
- The prototype multi-sensor recorder demonstrates high potential for the rapid and accurate detection of American foulbrood in laboratory settings.
- This sensor technology can differentiate bacterial growth phases, offering a valuable tool for early disease identification.
- Further development and validation could lead to field-deployable devices for bee health monitoring.
