@article{(Open Science Index):https://publications.waset.org/pdf/5137, title = {The Influence of Low Power Microwave Radiation on the Growth Rate of Listeria Monocytogenes}, author = {Renzo Carta and Francesco Desogus}, country = {}, institution = {}, abstract = {Variations in the growth rate constant of the Listeria monocytogenes bacterial species were determined at 37°C in irradiated environments and compared to the situation of a nonirradiated environment. The bacteria cells, contained in a suspension made of a nutrient solution of Brain Heart Infusion, were made to grow at different frequency (2.30e2.60 GHz) and power (0e400 mW) values, in a plug flow reactor positioned in the irradiated environment. Then the reacting suspension was made to pass into a cylindrical cuvette where its optical density was read every 2.5 minutes at a wavelength of 600 nm. The obtained experimental data of optical density vs. time allowed the bacterial growth rate constant to be derived; this was found to be slightly influenced by microwave power, but not by microwave frequency; in particular, a minimum value was found for powers in the 50e150 mW field.}, journal = {International Journal of Environmental and Ecological Engineering}, volume = {6}, number = {12}, year = {2012}, pages = {796 - 799}, ee = {https://publications.waset.org/pdf/5137}, url = {https://publications.waset.org/vol/72}, bibsource = {https://publications.waset.org/}, issn = {eISSN: 1307-6892}, publisher = {World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology}, index = {Open Science Index 72, 2012}, }