Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yasmine Chakroun, Youssef Snoussi, Mohamed M. Chehimi, Manef Abderrabba, Jean-Michel Savoie, Souheib Oueslati
Summary: Essential oils with antifungal activity and mycotoxin reduction ability are being considered as bioactive alternatives and environmentally friendly treatment against Fusarium species in cereals. However, their practical use is limited by high volatility, UV sensitivity, and fast oxidation. Encapsulation techniques can provide protection to the essential oils and control their release into the environment.
Article
Plant Sciences
Safieddin Inbaia, Arifa Farooqi, Rumiana V. Ray
Summary: This study investigated the aggressiveness of nine Fusarium avenaceum isolates on malting barley and found that the isolates were equally aggressive to barley stems and heads. The isolates caused severe Fusarium seedling blight (FSB) symptoms and produced ENN B as the predominant mycotoxin. Only the most aggressive isolates produced ENN A1 in planta. The cultivar Moonshine showed higher resistance to FSB and Fusarium head blight (FHB) caused by any Fusarium isolate compared to Quench.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Luisa Ederli, Giovanni Beccari, Francesco Tini, Irene Bergamini, Ilaria Bellezza, Roberto Romani, Lorenzo Covarelli
Summary: This study investigated the impact of ENB, DON, and ENB+DON on bread wheat and Fusarium development. Synergistic effects were observed in seed germination, growth, and chlorophyll degradation, while antagonistic interaction was found in cell death and oxidative stress induction. ENB inhibited FG growth, while DON promoted FA growth, highlighting the potential role of ENB in cell death control and fungal competition.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Nela Prusova, Zbynek Dzuman, Lukas Jelinek, Marcel Karabin, Jana Hajslova, Michael Rychlik, Milena Stranska
Summary: The study investigated the fate of less investigated Fusarium and Alternaria mycotoxins during the malting and brewing processes of producing lager beer. Results showed that germination is the most determining malting step, and mitigation measures are needed to reduce mycotoxins contamination in the final beer product.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Sigita Janaviciene, Eimantas Venslovas, Grazina Kadziene, Neringa Matelioniene, Zane Berzina, Vadims Bartkevics, Skaidre Suproniene
Summary: This study reveals the diversity of mycotoxins produced by Fusarium and Fusarium avenaceum strains infecting weeds. Different strains of Fusarium may have preferences for mycotoxin production. Different weeds can host different species and strains of Fusarium, resulting in the production of completely different mycotoxins. The distribution of mycotoxins in cereals may depend more on the Fusarium species or strains infecting the weeds.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Felix Hoheneder, Eva Maria Biehl, Katharina Hofer, Johannes Petermeier, Jennifer Groth, Markus Herz, Michael Rychlik, Michael Hess, Ralph Hueckelhoven
Summary: The epidemiology of Fusarium Head Blight (FHB) in spring barley was assessed in this study. Soil and spray inoculation were used to increase disease pressure and provoke genotypic differentiation. The evaluation of stable quantitative FHB resistance in barley genotypes was achieved through the quantification of fungal DNA contents and multiple Fusarium toxins. The study also identified the impact of weather conditions on fungal colonization in mature barley grain.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yasmine Chakroun, Souheib Oueslati, Vessela Atanasova, Florence Richard-Forget, Manef Abderrabba, Jean-Michel Savoie
Summary: The study demonstrated the antifungal activity and potential control of enniatins produced by Fusarium by the essential oil and volatiles of Ammoides pusilla.
Article
Plant Sciences
Amelia C. Montoya-Martinez, Kerry O'Donnell, Mark Busman, Martha M. Vaughan, Susan P. McCormick, Ricardo Santillan-Mendoza, Daniela Pineda-Vaca, Lyana Clapes-Garduno, Sylvia P. Fernandez-Pavia, Randy C. Ploetz, Julieta Benitez-Malvido, Juan C. Montero-Castro, Gerardo Rodriguez-Alvarado
Summary: The study identified various Fusarium species from understory vegetation in mango orchards with mango malformation disease (MMD) in Mexico, indicating herbaceous hosts can harbor Fusarium causing MMD. This is the first report of such hosts in Mexico and the information provided will be valuable for further study on the role of weeds in the epidemiology of MMD and disease management.
Article
Plant Sciences
Ya-Jing Wang, Chun-Yue Liu, Yan-Lei Wang, Feng-Xiang Zhang, Yong-Fu Lu, Si-Yang Dai, Chang Li, Yi Sun, Yue-Hu Pei
Summary: In this study, sixteen compounds were isolated from cultures of the endophytic fungus Fusarium sp., including four new cyclodepsipeptides and four new cyclopentane derivatives. These compounds exhibited antitumor activities against liver cancer cell lines, with compounds 4, 9, 10, and 12 showing the most potent cytotoxicities.
JOURNAL OF NATURAL PRODUCTS
(2022)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Ana Castell, Natalia Arroyo-Manzanares, Rosa Palma-Manrique, Natalia Campillo, Carmen Torres, Jose Fenoll, Pilar Vinas
Summary: In this study, a comprehensive investigation of the distribution of emerging mycotoxins in the human body was conducted. A new analytical method was proposed and applied to 26 forensic autopsy cases, revealing the bioaccumulation of these mycotoxins in various tissues. The findings contribute to our understanding of the potential health effects of these emerging mycotoxins on humans.
ANALYTICAL AND BIOANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Yasmine Chakroun, Souheib Oueslati, Laetitia Pinson-Gadais, Manef Abderrabba, Jean-Michel Savoie
Summary: Fusarium Head Blight (FHB) is a global problem in small grain cereals caused by multiple Fusarium species. Understanding the regional presence of Fusarium spp. on non-symptomatic grains and their ability to produce mycotoxins is crucial for managing FHB and mycotoxin contamination. This study isolated and identified Fusarium culmorum and F. acuminatum in non-symptomatic wheat grains in Tunisia and discovered that two isolates of F. acuminatum were effective enniatin producers. The study also found that essential oils from two Tunisian plants had fungistatic and antimycotoxin effects on F. acuminatum, suggesting their potential as biofungicides for limiting mycelial growth and mycotoxin accumulation.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Ludmila Krizova, Katerina Dadakova, Michaela Dvorackova, Tomas Kasparovsky
Summary: This review summarizes the impact of minor mycotoxins on livestock animals, including potential safety issues in animal-derived foods and detrimental effects on animal health and performance.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Tapani Yli-Mattila, Asmaa Abbas, Olga Gavrilova, Tatiana Gagkaeva
Summary: This study investigated the phylogeny of the Fusarium tricinctum species complex (FTSC) using DNA sequences of translation elongation factor 1-alpha (TEF1) and beta-tubulin (TUB2). The results supported the existence of at least four main groups within the FTSC. Additionally, some strains were found to differ significantly from the main groups and were classified into single, intermediate, or sister groups. All analyzed strains were capable of producing different enniatins and 2-amino-14,16-dimethyloctadecan-3-ol, but not beauvericin.
Article
Virology
Xiaofang Zhang, Chunyan Wu, Huihui Hua, Qingnian Cai, Xuehong Wu
Summary: A novel virus, FaAV1, was discovered infecting the potato dry rot pathogen Fusarium avenaceum. FaAV1 has a genome consisting of two dsRNA segments encoding RdRp and HP, and its virions are isometric spherical with a diameter of approximately 30 nm. It was found that FaAV1 belongs to the proposed family Alternaviridae and confers hypervirulence to F. avenaceum.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Maciej Zelechowski, Tomasz Molcan, Katarzyna Bilska, Kamil Myszczynski, Jacek Olszewski, Krzysztof Karpiesiuk, Joanna Wyrebek, Tomasz Kulik
Summary: The study revealed that the main species of Fusaria in Polish soybean grains are F. avenaceum, F. equiseti, and F. sporotrichioides, most of which belong to the Equiseti clade. Additionally, three cryptic species were identified on soybean for the first time.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Noshin Daud, Valerie Currie, Gary Duncan, Mark Busman, Silvia W. Gratz
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCES AND NUTRITION
(2020)
Article
Mycology
Imane Laraba, Hye-Seon Kim, Robert H. Proctor, Mark Busman, Kerry O'Donnell, Frederick C. Felker, M. Catherine Aime, Rachel A. Koch, Kenneth J. Wurdack
Article
Agronomy
Carolina B. Pereira, Todd J. Ward, Emerson M. Del Ponte, Glaucia Mara Moreira, Mark Busman, Susan P. McCormick, Heraldo R. Feksa, Juliano L. De Almeida, Dauri J. Tessmann
Summary: The study conducted in barley and wheat fields in Parana state, Brazil, identified different Fusarium species, confirmed the dominance of the Fusarium graminearum species complex in fusarium head blight, and observed significant variation in pathogen composition across years.
Article
Plant Sciences
David M. Geiser, Abdullah M. S. Al-Hatmi, Takayuki Aoki, Tsutomu Arie, Virgilio Balmas, Irene Barnes, Gary C. Bergstrom, Madan K. Bhattacharyya, Cheryl L. Blomquist, Robert L. Bowden, Balazs Brankovics, Daren W. Brown, Lester W. Burgess, Kathryn Bushley, Mark Busman, Jose F. Cano-Lira, Joseph D. Carrillo, Hao-Xun Chang, Chi-Yu Chen, Wanquan Chen, Martin Chilvers, Sofia Chulze, Jeffrey J. Coleman, Christina A. Cuomo, Z. Wilhelm de Beer, G. Sybren de Hoog, Johanna Del Castillo-Munera, Emerson M. Del Ponte, Javier Dieguez-Uribeondo, Antonio Di Pietro, Veronique Edel-Hermann, Wade H. Elmer, Lynn Epstein, Akif Eskalen, Maria Carmela Esposto, Kathryne L. Everts, Sylvia P. Fernandez-Pavia, Gilvan Ferreira da Silva, Nora A. Foroud, Gerda Fourie, Rasmus J. N. Frandsen, Stanley Freeman, Michael Freitag, Omer Frenkel, Kevin K. Fuller, Tatiana Gagkaeva, Donald M. Gardiner, Anthony E. Glenn, Scott E. Gold, Thomas R. Gordon, Nancy F. Gregory, Marieka Gryzenhout, Josep Guarro, Beth K. Gugino, Santiago Gutierrez, Kim E. Hammond-Kosack, Linda J. Harris, Monika Homa, Cheng-Fang Hong, Laszlo Hornok, Jenn-Wen Huang, Macit Ilkit, Adriaana Jacobs, Karin Jacobs, Cong Jiang, Maria Del Mar Jimenez-Gasco, Seogchan Kang, Matthew T. Kasson, Kemal Kazan, John C. Kennell, Hye-Seon Kim, H. Corby Kistler, Gretchen A. Kuldau, Tomasz Kulik, Oliver Kurzai, Imane Laraba, Matthew H. Laurence, Theresa Lee, Yin-Won Lee, Yong-Hwan Lee, John F. Leslie, Edward C. Y. Liew, Lily W. Lofton, Antonio F. Logrieco, Manuel S. Lopez-Berges, Alicia G. Luque, Erik Lysoe, Li-Jun Ma, Robert E. Marra, Frank N. Martin, Sara R. May, Susan P. McCormick, Chyanna McGee, Jacques F. Meis, Quirico Migheli, N. M. I. Mohamed Nor, Michel Monod, Antonio Moretti, Diane Mostert, Giuseppina Mule, Francoise Munaut, Gary P. Munkvold, Paul Nicholson, Marcio Nucci, Kerry O'Donnell, Matias Pasquali, Ludwig H. Pfenning, Anna Prigitano, Robert H. Proctor, Stephane Ranque, Stephen A. Rehner, Martijn Rep, Gerardo Rodriguez-Alvarado, Lindy Joy Rose, Mitchell G. Roth, Carmen Ruiz-Roldan, Amgad A. Saleh, Baharuddin Salleh, Hyunkyu Sang, Maria Mercedes Scandiani, Jonathan Scauflaire, David G. Schmale, Dylan P. G. Short, Adnan Sisic, Jason A. Smith, Christopher W. Smyth, Hokyoung Son, Ellie Spahr, Jason E. Stajich, Emma Steenkamp, Christian Steinberg, Rajagopal Subramaniam, Haruhisa Suga, Brett A. Summerell, Antonella Susca, Cassandra L. Swett, Christopher Toomajian, Terry J. Torres-Cruz, Anna M. Tortorano, Martin Urban, Lisa J. Vaillancourt, Gary E. Vallad, Theo A. J. van der Lee, Dan Vanderpool, Anne D. van Diepeningen, Martha M. Vaughan, Eduard Venter, Marcele Vermeulen, Paul E. Verweij, Altus Viljoen, Cees Waalwijk, Emma C. Wallace, Grit Walther, Jie Wang, Todd J. Ward, Brian L. Wickes, Nathan P. Wiederhold, Michael J. Wingfield, Ana K. M. Wood, Jin-Rong Xu, Xiao-Bing Yang, Tapani Yli-Mattila, Sung-Hwan Yun, Latiffah Zakaria, Hao Zhang, Ning Zhang, Sean X. Zhang, Xue Zhang
Summary: The debate over the classification of the Fusarium genus in recent years has focused on whether the FSSC should be included in Fusarium, but molecular phylogenetic research has shown strong support for the monophyly of Fusarium including the FSSC, which is considered the best taxonomic option available.
Article
Plant Sciences
Amelia C. Montoya-Martinez, Kerry O'Donnell, Mark Busman, Martha M. Vaughan, Susan P. McCormick, Ricardo Santillan-Mendoza, Daniela Pineda-Vaca, Sylvia P. Fernandez-Pavia, Randy C. Ploetz, Julieta Benitez-Malvido, Juan C. Montero-Castro, Gerardo Rodriguez-Alvarado
Summary: Tabebuia rosea, an economically important tree in Mexico, was found to be infected by F. pseudocircinatum causing floral malformation. The study identified the causal agent, analyzed its relationship to Fusarium spp. from another tree species, and examined mycotoxin production and mating type idiomorphs of the fungus recovered from T. rosea and Swietenia macrophylla.
Article
Plant Sciences
Imane Laraba, Mark Busman, David M. Geiser, Kerry O'Donnell
Summary: Recent studies have highlighted the emergence of Fusarium tricinctum species complex (FTSC) as prevalent pathogens in small-grain cereals, pulses, and economically important crops, producing diverse mycotoxins. A large survey of FTSC strains was conducted to assess species diversity and mycotoxin potential, revealing the existence of new species. The study also re-evaluated previous phylogenetic studies on FTSC, identifying additional novel taxa, indicating the presence of at least 36 species within this complex. These findings are important for understanding and managing the impact of these pathogens on crop yield and quality.
Article
Plant Sciences
Kerry O'Donnell, Briana K. Whitaker, Imane Laraba, Robert H. Proctor, Daren W. Brown, Kirk Broders, Hye-Seon Kim, Susan P. McCormick, Mark Busman, Takayuki Aoki, Terry J. Torres-Cruz, David M. Geiser
Summary: Accurate species-level identification of Fusarium is essential for disease diagnosis and management. However, there are challenges in identifying Fusarium due to the large number of phylogenetically distinct species, many of which are not formally described, and the limitations of morphology-based identification. To address this, research groups are working on populating databases with informative genes that can accurately identify Fusarium species and outlining best practices for DNA sequence-based identification.
Article
Plant Sciences
Amelia C. Montoya-Martinez, Kerry O'Donnell, Mark Busman, Martha M. Vaughan, Susan P. McCormick, Ricardo Santillan-Mendoza, Daniela Pineda-Vaca, Lyana Clapes-Garduno, Sylvia P. Fernandez-Pavia, Randy C. Ploetz, Julieta Benitez-Malvido, Juan C. Montero-Castro, Gerardo Rodriguez-Alvarado
Summary: The study identified various Fusarium species from understory vegetation in mango orchards with mango malformation disease (MMD) in Mexico, indicating herbaceous hosts can harbor Fusarium causing MMD. This is the first report of such hosts in Mexico and the information provided will be valuable for further study on the role of weeds in the epidemiology of MMD and disease management.
Article
Microbiology
Santiago Gutierrez, Susan P. McCormick, Rosa E. Cardoza, Hye-Seon Kim, Laura Lindo Yugueros, Martha Marie Vaughan, Guzman Carro-Huerga, Mark Busman, Luis E. Saenz de Miera, Walter M. Jaklitsch, Wen-Ying Zhuang, Chao Wang, Pedro A. Casquero, Robert Henry Proctor
Summary: Trichothecenes are terpenoid toxins produced by fungi, including species of Trichoderma, with the biosynthetic gene cluster typically including the tri5 gene. Analysis of a wide range of Trichoderma species showed that some have tri5 but not the full tri cluster, suggesting potential competitive advantages for trichodiene production in certain species.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Microbiology
Mark Busman, Ethan Roberts, Robert H. Proctor, Chris M. Maragos
Summary: This study investigates the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) of various species of Fusarium using direct analysis in real time mass spectrometry (DART-MS). The results reveal the detection of ions with high concentrations in some species, and the relative concentrations of VOCs differ between species. The methodology shows potential for convenient detection and identification of Fusarium contamination in agricultural commodities.
Article
Mycology
Kerry O'Donnell, Tom Grafenhan, Imane Laraba, Mark Busman, Robert H. Proctor, Hye-Seon Kim, Nathan P. Wiederhold, David M. Geiser, Keith A. Seifert
Summary: This study investigates the evolutionary relationships and species diversity within the Fusarium buharicum species complex (FBSC), as well as the potential of these species to produce mycotoxins and other bioactive secondary metabolites. The findings support the recognition of seven genetically distinct species within the FBSC, with three newly discovered species. Some of these species are phytopathogenic, while others have been found in human blood or soil. The study also analyzes the potential of FBSC isolates to produce mycotoxins, pigments, and phytohormones.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Maria Teresa Senatore, Antonio Prodi, Francesco Tini, Virgilio Balmas, Alessandro Infantino, Andrea Onofri, Eleonora Cappelletti, Safa Oufensou, Michael Sulyok, Lorenzo Covarelli, Giovanni Beccari
Summary: This study assessed the evolution of fungal communities associated with durum wheat using different diagnostic approaches. The results showed that qPCR was the best method for predicting mycotoxin contamination in grains for some Fusarium species. The presence of Alternaria and Fusarium mycotoxins, particularly enniatins, was found in the grain harvested in central Italy, while deoxynivalenol was mainly detected in northern-central Italy.
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Hillary Righini, Ornella Francioso, Antera Martel Quintana, Juan Luis Gomez Pinchetti, Veronica Zuffi, Eleonora Cappelletti, Roberta Roberti
Summary: The application of cyanobacteria phycobiliproteins (PBPs) at different concentrations enhanced the germination and growth of tomato seedlings. PBPs also exhibited protective effects against root rot disease and induced defense responses in treated seeds and seedlings.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Guangfei Wei, Yichuan Liang, Guozhuang Zhang, Zhaoyu Zhang, Yongqing Zhang, Shilin Chen, Linlin Dong
Summary: This study investigated the presence of fungi on the surface of Polygonum multiflorum Thunb and found that it is easily contaminated by toxigenic fungi and mycotoxins, posing a health risk for consumers. The results also showed that sampling location and processing can influence the assembly and network complexity of the surface microbiome of Polygonum multiflorum Thunb.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Gabriele Busetta, Giuliana Garofalo, Salvatore Claps, Maria Teresa Sardina, Elena Franciosi, Antonio Alfonzo, Nicola Francesca, Giancarlo Moschetti, Luca Settanni, Raimondo Gaglio
Summary: This study evaluates the microbial diversity of wooden shelves used for the ripening of PDO Pecorino di Filiano and PGI Canestrato di Moliterno cheeses. The results show a strict correlation between the microbiota of wooden shelves and cheese rinds, indicating the positive role of wooden shelves in the cheese ripening process.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Massimo Todaro, Giuliana Garofalo, Gabriele Busetta, Riccardo Gannuscio, Ambra Rita Di Rosa, Maria Luisa Scatassa, Cinzia Cardamone, Isabella Mancuso, Elena Franciosi, Fatima Rando, Monica Agnolucci, Vincenzo Chiofalo, Raimondo Gaglio, Luca Settanni
Summary: This study aimed to reduce the production time of PDO Pecorino Siciliano cheese by comparing two cooking methods and assessing their impact on microbiological composition and lactic acid bacteria populations. The results showed that the different cooking methods did not affect the physicochemical characteristics of the cheese, and sensory evaluation confirmed that the modified production protocol did not significantly alter the product characteristics and overall acceptance. Therefore, cooking under hot water proved to be an effective way to reduce the transformation duration while maintaining the typicality of PDO Pecorino Siciliano cheese.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Yingying Sun, Yana Liu, Weiwei Zhou, Lele Shao, Han Wang, Yijie Zhao, Bo Zou, Xingmin Li, Ruitong Dai
Summary: The study evaluates the effect of Ohmic heating (OH) at various voltage gradients and water bath on microbial inactivation, physicochemical and sensory properties, and microbial flora of pasteurized milk. Results show that OH with higher voltage effectively inactivates microorganisms, slows down lipid oxidation, and maintains sensory quality and amino acids content of milk. The microbial community in milk treated with OH remains relatively stable during storage.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Minjin Oh, Ana Cevallos-Urena, Byoung Sik Kim
Summary: In this study, two bacteriophages, PECP14 and PECP20, infecting Escherichia coli O157:H7 were isolated and found to be stable under different environmental conditions. These phages exhibited specificity in targeting different host receptors and demonstrated the ability to infect other foodborne pathogens. The efficacy of phage treatment was demonstrated through rapid adsorption and bacterial lysis. Furthermore, purified endolysins derived from these phages showed remarkable bacteriolytic activity not only against E. coli O157:H7 but also against other pathogens. These findings suggest that these phages and their endolysins can be used for biological control of E. coli O157:H7 in various stages of agricultural product production.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
(2024)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Filippo Marzoli, Michela Bertola, Juliane Pinarelli Fazion, Giulia Cento, Pietro Antonelli, Beatrice Dolzan, Lisa Barco, Simone Belluco
Summary: Insects are a sustainable and protein-rich food source, and Salmonella is a common pathogen in insects. This systematic review aims to collect and evaluate existing studies on the occurrence of Salmonella in crickets and mealworms. Although the number of studies is limited and there are some limitations, this review highlights the importance of obtaining reliable data on the presence of Salmonella in insects, considering the growing market and increased farming scale.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
(2024)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Lucas Chikhi, Melanie Mancier, Hubert Brugere, Bertrand Lombard, Lyazrhi Faouzi, Laurent Guillier, Nathalie Gnanou Besse
Summary: Listeriosis is a severe foodborne disease with a high mortality rate, mainly caused by L. monocytogenes. The EU regulation sets qualitative or quantitative food safety criteria for L. monocytogenes and recommends the use of EN ISO 11290-1 as the reference detection method. Our study compares alternative certified methods for detecting L. monocytogenes, highlighting the importance of diversifying available detection methods.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Christina A. M. DeWitt, Kevin A. Nelson, Hyung Joo Kim, David H. Kingsley
Summary: High pressure processing (HPP) is a non-thermal method that can effectively inactivate pathogens. Research has shown that applying high pressure to thawed samples in an ultra-low temperature environment enhances the inactivation of norovirus.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Suzane Manzini, Thaina Valente Bertozzo, Isabella Neves Aires, Nassarah Jabur Lot Rodrigues, Amanda Bezerra Bertolini, Marcela Alexandrino, Jackieline Sampaio Steinle, Renata Pimentel Bandeira de Melo, Rinaldo Aparecido Mota, Maria Izabel Merino de Medeiros, Virginia Bodelao Richini-Pereira, Vera Claudia Lorenzetti Magalhaes Curci, Simone Baldini Lucheis
Summary: This study detected Toxoplasma gondii DNA in raw bovine milk samples from expansion tanks in small properties located in different cities of the Midwest region of Sa similar to o Paulo, Brazil using PCR. The results showed that the TgNP1 and TgNP2 genes were more efficient in detecting T. gondii DNA, highlighting the importance of raw bovine milk as a potential source of human infections caused by this parasite, and emphasizing the need for proper pasteurization and further understanding of the epidemiology of this protozoan.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Luca Bolzoni, Mauro Conter, Luca Lamperti, Erika Scaltriti, Marina Morganti, Antonio Poeta, Marco Vecchi, Silvia Paglioli, Alessandra Rampini, Paolo Ramoni, Daniela De Vita, Cristina Bacci, Martina Rega, Laura Andriani, Stefano Pongolini, Silvia Bonardi
Summary: This study assessed the role of equids as carriers of Salmonella and the occurrence of contaminated equid carcasses during the slaughter process. Salmonella was detected in a small percentage of equids' caecal contents, but not in carcass samples. Additionally, a genetic match was found between Salmonella strains from horse caecal contents and human cases, suggesting a link between horse meat consumption and salmonellosis.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Daria Nowinski, Tomasz Czapka, Irena Maliszewska
Summary: The effect of multiple sublethal doses of non-thermal plasma treatments on phenotypical changes and the reduction in phytopathogenicity of three species of fungi was investigated. The plasma damaged the surface of the fungal hyphae, decreased their dry biomass, and affected the activity of pectinase and xylanase. Furthermore, the plasma treatments increased the germination rate of artificially infected cucumber seeds and resulted in plants with higher biomass and longer roots and stems. However, the reduction in phytopathogenicity was not complete after the multiple plasma treatments.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
(2024)