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Effect of DOC level changes on P. fluorescens biofilm development monitored by changes in the amide II band area. After the 3-h inoculation period (□), the nascent biofilm attached to the Ge IRE was subjected to sterile LB medium for 3 h (▪) and then a series of dechlorinated sterile drinking water samples containing various DOC levels under flow conditions. The DOC level (in mg/liter) is indicated for each water sample. a.u., arbitrary units.
