Table 3.
Growth rate after 24 h of incubation (µmax) and death times (D-values) in C. jejuni strains cultured in MAC and AC
| Strain of C. jejuni | Rate of growth (µmax) in microaerobic conditions | Death times (D-values) in aerobic conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Bf | 0.5763 | \** |
| subsp. jejuni NCTC 11168 | 0.7714* | 0.9737 |
| subsp. jejuni 00-2538 | 0.9198* | 1.1039 |
| subsp. jejuni 00-2426 | 0.8964* | 1.5442 |
| subsp. jejuni 00-2544 | 0.8303* | 1.4554 |
| subsp. jejuni 00-2425 | 0.9085* | 1.3785 |
| subsp. jejuni 81-176 | 0.9477* | 0.4765 |
| subsp. jejuni NCTC 11828 | 0.7899* | 1.3417 |
| subsp. doylei 269.97 | 0.7765* | 2.2691 |
| subsp. jejuni RM 1221 | 0.6793* | 1.9276 |
* Statistically significant difference between the strains (P < 0.05)
** Not determined because Bf is able to grow under AC