TABLE X

Effect of iFA-Diluted Media on the Detection of Methylobacterium radiotolerans

MicroorganismInoculumMediaDetection Time
(CFU)(Days)
M. radiotolerans7iFN + FB5.36
M. radiotolerans7iFN/5 ml sPBS + FB°4.95
M. radiotolerans7iFN/10 ml sPBS + FB*4.34

  • ↵° A 5 mL sample of media was replaced with equal volume of sPBS.

  • ↵* A 10 mL sample of media was replaced with equal volume of sPBS.

  • sPBS = sterile phosphate buffer saline.

  • FB = finished bulk.

  • N = 2.