Design and Evaluation of Biosensor Prototypes as a System to Detect Microbiological Risks for Organic Collections in Storage

This REsEARcH addressed the implementation of biosensor prototypes to detect microbiological risks in environments with organic collections. During the first phase, different combinations of supports, culture mediums, and pH indicators were tested in order to design the prototypes in the laboratory, while the second phase saw the prototypes tested in collection storage environments. The best prototypes were chosen during the experimental phase, taking into account the criteria of colony forming -unit (cFu), amount of cFu in the biosensors, and the diversity of isolated fungi. During the second phase, it was possible to conclude that environmental conditions are determining factors for the prototypes' functionality.