| ABSmax | Maximum absorbance |
| DT | Duplication time |
| HWE | Hot water extraction |
| λABS | Lag time |
| LSD | Least significant difference |
| HWE | Hot water extraction |
| MAE | Microwave-assisted extraction |
| μABS max | Maximum specific growth rate |
| N.T. | Not treated |
| CFH | Chloramphenicol |