What is a Phenotype MicroArray™ panel?
A PM panel is a Biolog half area 96 well plate. Each well contains a different formulation in order to test substrate utilization or sensitivity in various categories of tests including carbon, nitrogen, sulfur, phosphorus, nutrient stimulation, osmotic sensitivity, and chemical sensitivities. Each category contains a base formulation plus either a metabolic substrate or chemical. PM1-8 are metabolic panels testing substrate utilization or stimulation. PM9-40 test a variety of stress conditions or chemical sensitivities.