Microbial growth is an autocatalytic process: no growth will occur without the presence of at least one viable cell and the rate of growth will increase with the amount of viable biomass present. This can be represented mathematically by the expression: where dx/dt is the rate of change of biomass, or numbers x […]
Microbial Growth of Micro-Organisms in Food
Article Shared by 
Growth of Micro-Organisms in Food | Microbiology
Article Shared by
In this article we will discuss about the extrinsic as well as intrinsic factors affecting the growth of micro-organisms in food. Extrinsic Factors: 1. Relative Humidity: Relative humidity and water activity are interrelated, thus relative humidity is essentially a measure of the water activity of the gas phase. When food commodities having a low water […]
This is a question and answer forum for students, teachers and general visitors for exchanging articles, answers and notes. Answer Now and help others.
Answer Now
Answer Now
Here's how it works:
- Anybody can ask a question
- Anybody can answer
- The best answers are voted up and rise to the top
Powered by WordPress. Designed by 