Use of fluorescent probes to assess physiological functions of bacteria at single-cell level

Abstract

A wide diversity of fluorescent probes is currently available to assess the physiological state of microorganisms. The recent development of techniques such as solid-phase cytometry, the increasing sensitivity of fluorescence tools and multiparametric approaches combining taxonomic and physiological probes have improved the effectiveness of direct methods in environmental and industrial microbiology. (C) 2000 Editions scientifiques et medicales Elsevier SAS.