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Environmental Sciences
Osvalda De Giglio, Marilena D'Ambrosio, Valentina Spagnuolo, Giusy Diella, Fabrizio Fasano, Carla Maria Leone, Marco Lopuzzo, Valeria Trallo, Carla Calia, Marta Oliva, Carlo Pazzani, Lucilla Iacumin, Sofia Barigelli, Maya Petricciuolo, Ermanno Federici, Francesco Paolo Lisena, Anna Maria Minicucci, Maria Teresa Montagna
Summary: Understanding the distribution of different Legionella species in water networks is important for preventing outbreaks. Various molecular techniques, including culture investigations, serological tests, MALDI-TOF, and mip-gene sequencing, were used to identify Legionella non pneumophila (L-np) strains isolated during environmental surveillance. Out of 346 water samples collected from a hospital in Italy, 24.9% were positive for Legionella, with Legionella pneumophila (Lpn) 1 being the most prevalent. Strains initially identified as L. bozemanii were reclassified as L. anisa using MALDI-TOF and mip-gene sequencing.
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT
(2023)
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Microbiology
Aleksandra Jelusic, Petar Mitrovic, Sanja Markovic, Renata Ilicic, Predrag Milovanovic, Slavisa Stankovic, Tatjana Popovic Milovanovic
Summary: The aim of this work was to identify and characterize the pectolytic bacteria responsible for bacterial soft rot on summer cabbage hybrids grown in Serbia. The researchers observed symptoms of soft lesions and maceration of inner tissues, as well as specific odor. They characterized 67 isolates and confirmed their pathogenicity on cabbage heads. Molecular analysis revealed diversity within Pectobacterium species and provided insights into the phylogenetic position of Serbian cabbage Pectobacterium isolates.
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Claudia Gimenez, Mirna L. Sanchez, Hugo A. Valdez, Maria E. Rodriguez, Mariano Grasselli
Summary: This paper analyzes disposable micropipette tips as reagent holders in PCR analysis, showing their potential for simplifying PCR analysis and reducing contamination. The study proves that the detection of Bordetella pertussis can be quickly done using functional tips.
APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
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Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Melina Korres Raimundi, Ricardo Magela de Souza, Antonia dos Reis Figueira, Gustavo Matheus Silva, Ana Carolina de Paula Santos, Sarah da Silva Costa Guimaraes
Summary: The study aimed to diagnose and identify foliar bacterial diseases in coffee plants, specifically Pseudomonas species pathogenic to coffee. Through various methods, 84 Pseudomonas isolates from coffee crops in Minas Gerais State, Brazil, were analyzed, revealing a high genetic variability and the first report of bacterial leaf spot (P. syringae pv. tabaci) in the region. This study confirmed the prevalence of P. syringae pv. garcae in coffee production fields and will contribute to the development of species-specific primers for pathogen identification and detection.
CIENCIA E AGROTECNOLOGIA
(2021)
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Agronomy
Touhid Allahverdipour, Mina Rastgou, Heshmatollah Rahimian, Emanuela Noris, Slavica Matic
Summary: Japanese quince trees in Iran are affected by Pseudomonas syringae pv. syringae, causing canker disease. Through isolation and genetic analysis of symptomatic tissues, it is confirmed that Japanese quince is a new host for this pathogen. This finding is important for disease control and prevention.
PHYTOPATHOLOGIA MEDITERRANEA
(2022)
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Microbiology
Roberta Torres de Melo, Taciano dos Reis Cardoso, Phelipe Augusto Borba Martins Peres, Raquelline Figueiredo Braz, Guilherme Paz Monteiro, Daise Aparecida Rossi
Summary: The study analyzed virulence genes, phylogenetic relationships, biofilm formation index, and ultrastructure in S. Minnesota at different temperatures, as well as evaluated its resistance to biocidal agents. Results indicate S. Minnesota has the potential to cause disease in humans and adapt to adverse conditions, especially showing resistance to sodium hypochlorite. Cross-contamination and spread among strains suggest a connection to biofilm formation.
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Md Ashrafudoulla, Kyung Won Na, Kye-Hwan Byun, Duk Hyun Kim, Jang Won Yoon, Md Furkanur Rahaman Mizan, Iksoon Kang, Sang-do Ha
Summary: This study isolated and identified 26 S. Enteritidis isolates from a chicken processing facility using PCR and PFGE, all of which were genetically identical and had potential impacts on human health and economic revenue. Continuous monitoring of the molecular and biofilm characteristics of S. Enteritidis is necessary to enhance food safety.
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Immunology
Hamideh Richi Sharabiani, Javid Sadeghi, Tahere Pirzade, Mohammad Ahangarzadeh Rezaee, Reza Ghotaslou, Delara Laghousi, Fateme Yeghane Sefidan, Hossein Samadi Kafil, Mojtaba Nikbakht, Fariba Naeimi Mazraeh, Yalda Hematyar
Summary: The study revealed a high concordance rate between colonizing and clinical isolates of S. aureus in terms of adhesion factors and superantigen genes. Nasal decolonization is suggested to be effective in preventing S. aureus infections.
MICROBIAL PATHOGENESIS
(2021)
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Plant Sciences
Yan Wang, Zecheng Tan, Xi Zhen, Yuanyuan Liang, Jianyou Gao, Yanhui Zhao, Shibiao Liu, Manrong Zha
Summary: Kiwifruit bacterial canker caused by Pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidiae is a catastrophic disease for kiwifruit worldwide, and planting Psa-resistant cultivars is the best way to prevent this disease. However, the mechanism of resistance among cultivars is poorly understood.
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Ibai Nafarrate, Estibaliz Mateo, Katherine Miranda-Cadena, Amaia Lasagabaster
Summary: This study reported the isolation and characterization of 304 Campylobacter specific bacteriophage isolates from broiler and swine sources. The most promising 59 campylophage candidates were selected based on their lytic activity, and RAPD-PCR technique was found to be effective only for Group II campylophages. Bacteriophage isolates within the same genotype displayed different host ranges, leading to the differentiation of 13 campylophages from Group II and 8 from Group III.
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Biology
Lili Peng, Songrun Yang, Yao Zhang, Haseeb Haseeb, Shuang Song, Xiaofeng Xu, Mingxiu Yang, Junhua Zhang
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Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Guanglong Zhang, Chengpeng Li, Yan Li, Danping Chen, Zhuirui Li, Guiping Ouyang, Zhenchao Wang
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JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2023)
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Plant Sciences
Qiying Wang, Xiaochun Wang, Linhua Huang, Yujiao Cheng, Li Ren, Huayu Yang, Changyong Zhou, Xuefeng Wang, Jun He
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Microbiology
Alessandra Pino, Nunziatina Russo, Lisa Solieri, Laura Sola, Cinzia Caggia, Cinzia Lucia Randazzo
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Plant Sciences
Xiaoqian Yang, Yiwen Li, Ruen Yu, Lichun Zhang, Yuzhang Yang, Dandan Xiao, Aining Li, Yanwei Wang
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PLANT CELL AND ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
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Agronomy
G. M. Ialacci, P. Bella, G. Licciardello, C. P. Strano, R. Eichenlaub, K. -H. Gartemann, R. La Rosa, V. Catara
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Plant Sciences
Laura Chalupowicz, Isaac Barash, Michal Reuven, Orit Dror, Galit Sharabani, Karl-Heinz Gartemann, Rudolf Eichenlaub, Guido Sessa, Shulamit Manulis-Sasson
MOLECULAR PLANT PATHOLOGY
(2017)
Review
Plant Sciences
Rudolf Eichenlaub, Karl-Heinz Gartemann
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(2011)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
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APPLIED AND ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY
(2010)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Eva Trost, Susanne Goetker, Jessica Schneider, Susanne Schneiker-Bekel, Rafael Szczepanowski, Alexandra Tilker, Prisca Viehoever, Walter Arnold, Thomas Bekel, Jochen Blom, Karl-Heinz Gartemann, Burkhard Linke, Alexander Goesmann, Alfred Puehler, Sanjay K. Shukla, Andreas Tauch
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Agronomy
Svetlana Milijasevic-Marcic, Karl-Heinz Gartemann, Jonas Frohwitter, Rudolf Eichenlaub, Biljana Todorovic, Emil Rekanovic, Ivana Potocnik
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PLANT PATHOLOGY
(2012)
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Microbiology
Karl-Heinz Gartemann, Birte Abt, Thomas Bekel, Annette Burger, Jutta Engemann, Monika Fluegel, Lars Gaigalat, Alexander Goesmann, Ines Graefen, Jorn Kalinowski, Olaf Kaup, Oliver Kirchner, Lutz Krause, Burkhard Linke, Alice McHardy, Folker Meyer, Sandra Pohle, Christian Rueckert, Susanne Schneiker, Eva-Maria Zellermann, Alfred Puehler, Rudolf Eichenlaub, Olaf Kaiser, Daniela Bartels
JOURNAL OF BACTERIOLOGY
(2008)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Monika Fluegel, Anke Becker, Karl-Heinz Gartemann, Rudolf Eichenlaub
JOURNAL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2012)
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Biochemical Research Methods
Alon Savidor, Doron Teper, Karl-Heinz Gartemann, Rudolf Eichenlaub, Laura Chalupowicz, Shulamit Manulis-Sasson, Isaac Barash, Helena Tews, Kerstin Mayer, Richard J. Giannone, Robert L. Hettich, Guido Sessa
JOURNAL OF PROTEOME RESEARCH
(2012)
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Microbiology
Rafael Szczepanowski, Burkhard Linke, Irene Krahn, Karl-Heinz Gartemann, Tim Guetzkow, Wolfgang Eichler, Alfred Puehler, Andreas Schlueter
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Alon Savidor, Laura Chalupowicz, Doron Teper, Karl-Heinz Gartemann, Rudolf Eichenlaub, Shulamit Manulis-Sasson, Isaac Barash, Guido Sessa
MOLECULAR PLANT-MICROBE INTERACTIONS
(2014)
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Plant Sciences
L. Chalupowicz, M. Cohen-Kandli, O. Dror, R. Eichenlaub, K. -H. Gartemann, G. Sessa, I. Barash, S. Manulis-Sasson
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Plant Sciences
L. Chalupowicz, E. -M. Zellermann, M. Fluegel, O. Dror, R. Eichenlaub, K. -H. Gartemann, A. Savidor, G. Sessa, N. Raki, I. Barash, S. Manulis-Sasson
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Sebastian Jaenicke, Christina Ander, Thomas Bekel, Regina Bisdorf, Marcus Droege, Karl-Heinz Gartemann, Sebastian Juenemann, Olaf Kaiser, Lutz Krause, Felix Tille, Martha Zakrzewski, Alfred Puehler, Andreas Schlueter, Alexander Goesmann
Meeting Abstract
Plant Sciences
L. Chalupowicz, O. Dror, M. Cohen-Kandli, R. Eichenlaub, E. Zellermann, K. Gartemann, G. Sessa, I. Barash, S. Manulis-Sasson