TABLE 3.
COMSTAT: Quantitative analysis of biofilm structurea
| Strain or strain identifier | Mean thickness (μm) | Maximum thickness (μm) | Total biomass (μm3/μm2) | Roughness coefficient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WT | 29.2 (8.3) | 84.1 (20.6) | 18.2 (2.6) | 0.8 (0.1) |
| ΔPA0180::Tetr | 8.5 (6.5) | 13.7 (2.3) | 8.8 (8.0) | 0.3 (0.1) |
| ΔPA1553::Tetr | 2.1 (0.3) | 30.7 (9.5) | 2.3 (1.9) | 1.9 (0.08) |
| ΔPA4101::Tetr | 4.4 (1.3) | 18.7 (3.3) | 3.5 (0.6) | 1.5 (0.3) |
| ΔPA4206::Tetr | 2.0 (0.6) | 18.9 (10.8) | 1.4 (0.2) | 1.7 (0.2) |
a
Values are means of data from six z-series image stacks for each strain taken at day 6 (maturation-2 stage). Numbers in parentheses indicates standard deviations.