... The growth kinetics of E. coli in the Brilliant green bile and Lactose broth, suggested by the NOM (Mexican Official Norms) were studied. ... An increase in specific growth constant of E. coli was noted in presence of Pseudomonas spp. The relationship between ATP, CFU and MPN of the cultures was established and it was observed that the ATP assay has good correlation with CFU and MPN techniques. Moscow University Chemistry Bulletin . 2006, Vol. ... Moscow State University, 2002 . ...