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Growth of Microorganisms (With Diagram) The growth of microorganisms is a highly complex and coordinated process, ultimately expressed by increase in cell number or cell mass. The process of growth depends on the availability of requisite nutrients and their transport into the cells, and the environmental factors such as aeration, O2 supply, temperature and pH. Doubling time refers to the [...]

Read this article to learn about the techniques, schemes and strains used for isolating microorganisms. Isolation of Microorganisms: There are over a million species of micro­organisms widely distributed in nature. Less than 1% of the world's microorganisms have been studied. In fact, only a few hundred species are important for industrial use. A selected list of organisms along with their [...]