Microbial Activities in Hyperbaric Environments.
Abstract
High pressure helium-oxygen effects on microbial processes are of interest from the standpoint of spoilage and toxin production in foods; the fouling and degradation of materials stored in the habitat; possible altered pathogenicity of disease causing microorganisms; and to serve as a model system to gain information on high pressure helium-oxygen effects on biochemical processes which may relate to human cells. The present study was limited to a growth response investigation in a high pressure helium-oxygen atmosphere using representative bacteria and yeasts. This information should prove useful to predict gross microbial activity in undersea habitats compared to growth in air at 1 atm.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1972
- Accession Number
- AD0745334
Entities
People
- P. R. Kenis
- R. Y. Morita
Organizations
- Oregon State University