Monitoring microbial populations and screening efficacy of biocontrol agents

3 Monitoring microbial populations and screening efficacy of biocontrol agents 

Introduction. To operate a successful microbial control program, it is essential to use standard field methods for evaluating microbial populations, screening and selecting biocides that will be effective in controlling microbial populations in the paper system. This section outlines, in detail, field microbiological methods used to monitor bacterial populations and to measure their response to biological control measures. 

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