Slow growth rate and general stress response

4 Slow growth rate and general stress response 

Based on these observations, it can be expected that the efficacy of biocides can vary greatly, depending on the location and the physiological state of the target cells within a biofilm. 

As pointed out, slow growth seems to be responsible for a certain level of resistance, but there is evidence that it only adds protection in addition to other mechanisms (Mah and O Toole, 2001). It has been suggested that 

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