ABSTRACT
Pressure is an important physical parameter that conditions
the relation of microorganisms with their environment.
Modifications of extracellular pressure may cause a cell
stress, the extent of which depends on the intensity of
pressure change (e.g., pressure level and holding time), the
type of microorganisms (e.g., strain and physiological state),
and the surrounding media (e.g., composition, pH, and tem-
perature). An overview of the impact of the above factors on
microbial resistance to pressure is presented in this entry.
