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. 1976 Jan;31(1):141-2.
doi: 10.1128/aem.31.1.141-142.1976.

Inhibitory effect of light on growth-supporting properties of eosin methylene blue agar

R L Girolami, J M Stamm

Inhibitory effect of light on growth-supporting properties of eosin methylene blue agar

R L Girolami et al. Appl Environ Microbiol. 1976 Jan.

Abstract

Exposure of eosin methylene blue agar to visible light can alter the ability of that medium to support microbial growth. Proteus species were most sensitive to the photodynamic action.

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