measuring E. coli

[OSHSPEPReadhead]

I am doing a science fair projects on sampling e. coli, and I need to know how to measure the e. coli in quantities

[SGelman]

Hi OSHSPEPReadhead!

Your project sounds interesting, but your post is very vague. Could you post back with more details on your project and what exactly you need help with? Looking forward to hearing back from you!


-Susan

[HeatherL]

Hi OSHSPEPReadhead,

If you are only wondering about techniques for counting E. coli, here are a couple links from the Science Buddies website to get you started.

Project ideas in microbiology:
https://www.sciencebuddies.org/mentorin ... oBio.shtml

Information about plating on agar:
https://www.sciencebuddies.org/mentorin ... Agar.shtml

Information about how to interpret agar plates:
https://www.sciencebuddies.org/mentorin ... ates.shtml

Inoculation: How to Put the Bacteria You Desire on a Petri Dish
https://www.sciencebuddies.org/mentorin ... tion.shtml

Microbiology techniques and troubleshooting:
https://www.sciencebuddies.org/mentorin ... ques.shtml

Good luck, and feel free to post back with more specific questions as you get started with your project!

Cheers,
Heather

[OSHSPEPReadhead]

thank you so much, it helped so much