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Differential counting in mixed cultures with coulter counters

J F Drake, H M Tsuchiya

    Applied Microbiology
    |July 1, 1973
    PubMed

    Abstract:

    A critical comparison of Coulter, viable, and microscope counts for several mixed cultures of microorganisms has been made. This investigation shows that Coulter counting can provide reliable estimates of microbial numbers in mixed cultures. Precautions and limitations of Coulter counting in mixed cultures are discussed.

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