Table 2.
Recovery conditions for the different microbial groups investigated.
| Microbial Group | Agar | Temp | Time | Atmosphere | Plating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerobic Psychrotrophes | LH Agar 1 | 7 °C | 10 d | Aerobic | Spread |
| Anaerobic Psychrotrophes | LH Agar | 7 °C | 10–12 d | Anaerobic | Spread |
| Pseudomonas | GSP Agar 2 | 25 °C | 24–48 h | Aerobic | Spread |
| Shewanella | Iron Agar 3 | 25 °C | 3–4 d | Aerobic | Spread |
| Lactic Acid Bacteria | Elliker Agar 4 | 25 °C | 24–48 h | Anaerobic5 | Pour |
1 Long and Hammer Agar (Broekaert et al., 2011 [22]). 2 Glutamate Starch Phenol Red Agar (Sigma-Aldrich, Steinheim, Germany) + Penicillin G (Sigma-Aldrich). 3 Iron Agar (Lingby) (Conda, Madrid, Spain). 4 Elliker Broth (Sigma-Aldrich) + Bacteriological Agar (Oxoid Basingstoke Hants, UK). 5 Anaerogen (Oxoid).