Methods for the characterization of microorganisms on solid or semi-solid media
US8748122B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 15, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jun 10, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 15, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12Q1/04
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to methods and systems for scanning, detecting, and monitoring microorganisms on solid or semi-solid media using intrinsic fluorescence (IF) measurements. The methods are further directed to detection, characterization and/or identification of microorganisms on a solid or semi-solid media using intrinsic fluorescence (IF) measurements that are characteristic of said microorganisms.
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