minimum effective cell density

minimum effective cell density
The cell density below which reproducible cell growth fails. The minimum density is determined by both the source function of the tissue (species, explant, cell line) and by the culture phase of the initial inoculum.

Glossary of Biotechnology for Food and Agriculture . 2015.

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