PVC coupon were immersed in garden tank for almost 3 months. Biofilms were formed on the PVC coupon.  The coupon was removed from garden tank and a loopful of the sample was taken and smear was prepared on a glass slide and stained with Gram Stain and observed under Foldscope.
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 Dr. Poonam Singh/ Srinivasa Sundara Rajan R
 
 CSIR-CECRI
 
 Karikudi

Unstained and stained images of Biofilm from PVC Coupon

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