From Fluid Imaging Technologies

An important component of fermentation processes is to continually monitor yeast growth and viability. The most common method for doing this is using the ASBC hemocytometer count method. In this method, samples are taken from the fermentation vessel, stained with methylene blue, and then counted manually under a microscope using a hemocytometer.

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