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Agronomy
Junning Ma, Yue Guan, Yibing Liu, Gang Wang, Bowen Tai, Fuguo Xing
Summary: Early detection of fungal pathogens in grapes is crucial for preventing economic losses and ensuring food safety. Escherichia coli bioreporters are promising tools for this purpose, but their ability to distinguish multiple fungal spoilers has not been assessed.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
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Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Priyanka Matin, Md Rezaur Rahman, Durul Huda, Muhammad Khusairy Bin Bakri, Jamal Uddin, Yuriy Yurkin, Andrey Burkov, Kuok King Kuok, Mohammed Mahbubul Matin
Summary: Carbohydrate-based fatty acid esters (CFA esters) are non-toxic and environmentally friendly compounds that are used as antimicrobials and synthetic intermediates. They have applications in various industries, including food, surfactant, and pharmaceutical. In this study, different CFA esters were synthesized from methyl alpha-D-glucopyranoside and tested for their decay resistance properties against white-rot and brown-rot fungi. The results showed that most of these CFA esters protected the wood from fungal attack and reduced deterioration.
Article
Mycology
Felipe Penagos-Tabares, Ratchaneewan Khiaosa-ard, Marlene Schmidt, Catia Pacifico, Johannes Faas, Timothy Jenkins, Veronika Nagl, Michael Sulyok, Roman Labuda, Qendrim Zebeli
Summary: This pilot study identified the dominant cultivable fungi in mouldy grass and maize silages from Austria and analyzed their toxin profiles. The study found that the mouldy silages contained various toxic compounds produced by different fungi, which could potentially contaminate cattle diets.
MYCOTOXIN RESEARCH
(2022)
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Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Carmen Morales-Rodriguez, Giorgia Bastianelli, Romina Caccia, Giacomo Bedini, Riccardo Massantini, Roberto Moscetti, Andrea Vannini
Summary: The study found that using a 50°C 45 min warm bath in standard facility plant effectively inactivated G. castanea, but had limited impact on other complex fungal taxa, and high temperatures and extended treatment times caused fruit quality losses.
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2022)
Article
Forestry
Yujiao Wang, Jing Xue, Yao Peng, Jinzhen Cao
Summary: Photodegradation and decay can occur simultaneously on wood. This study found that photodegradation affects the initial stage of brown-rot decay by changing the wood microstructure and creating new voids for fungal colonization. The photodegradation products promote the non-enzymatic degradation process of brown-rot, but lignin derived compounds inhibit the further activity of decay fungi.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Paolo Bellassi, Gabriele Rocchetti, Lorenzo Morelli, Biancamaria Senizza, Luigi Lucini, Fabrizio Cappa
Summary: The study utilized untargeted metabolomics and peptidomics to analyze the changes in milk related to P. fluorescens activity under low-temperature conditions, revealing a direct correlation between lipid and protein degradation products and the degradative metabolism of P. fluorescens.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Philippe Dantigny
Summary: This mini-review aims to guide microbiologists in selecting and implementing suitable predictive models for specific mold growth applications, emphasizing the distinct features of mold growth compared to bacteria and the importance of selecting significant factors that impact biological responses.
CURRENT OPINION IN FOOD SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Shirin Shahkoomahally, Ali Sarkhosh, Logan M. Richmond-Cosie, Jeffrey K. Brecht
Summary: The study showed that storing muscadine grapes in controlled atmosphere conditions can delay softening and decay, retain more antioxidant activity and compounds, leading to improved preservation of quality.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Microbiology
Hau Lam Choy, Elizabeth A. A. Gaylord, Tamara L. L. Doering
Summary: Cryptococcus neoformans is a pathogenic fungus that causes over 100,000 deaths worldwide each year. Only three drugs are available for treating cryptococcosis, but their usage is limited by factors such as toxicity, availability, cost, and resistance. Ergosterol, the most abundant sterol in fungi, plays a key role in modulating membrane behavior. We discovered a cryptococcal ergosterol transporter, Ysp2, and demonstrated its important roles in various aspects of cryptococcal biology and disease progression. These findings provide insights into the role of ergosterol homeostasis in the virulence of C. neoformans, expand our understanding of a pathway with therapeutic significance, and open up new research possibilities.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Calina Ciont, Alexandra Epuran, Andreea Diana Kerezsi, Teodora Emilia Coldea, Elena Mudura, Antonella Pasqualone, Haifeng Zhao, Ramona Suharoschi, Frank Vriesekoop, Oana Lelia Pop
Summary: The presence of contaminants in beer has implications for human health and can originate from various sources, such as raw materials, production processes, and factory environment. This study evaluates the presence of contaminants in different beer types and discusses the identified gaps in current risk reduction or elimination strategies.
Article
Agronomy
Lan Li, Huali Xue, Yang Bi, Rui Zhang, Carelle Jimdjio Kouasseu, Qili Liu, Mina Nan, Lumei Pu, Dov Prusky
Summary: The study showed that ozone treatment effectively suppressed the growth of Fusarium sulphureum, reduced dry rot development and DAS accumulation. Ozone treatment altered the morphology of the fungus, resulting in degradation of organelles and destruction of cell membrane integrity. Additionally, ozone treatment down-regulated the expression of genes involved in ergosterol and DAS biosynthesis pathways, leading to decreased ergosterol content and DAS accumulation.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Sang Hu Kim, Luke Steere, Yong-Kang Zhang, Cari McGregor, Chris Hahne, Yasheen Zhou, Chunliang Liu, Yan Cai, Haibo Zhou, Xuefei Chen, Emily Puumala, Dustin Duncan, Gerard D. Wright, Tony Liu, Luke Whitesell, Leah E. Cowen
Summary: With the increasing resistance to current agricultural fungicides, there is a need for new antifungals that target unexploited pathways. A novel series of diazaborines with potent activity against fungal plant pathogens has been identified. The mode of action was determined to be through targeting the Erg25 enzyme, which is involved in ergosterol biosynthesis in fungi. The diazaborines showed promising efficacy in models of soybean-rust and grape-rot fungal diseases.
ACS CHEMICAL BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Shiyu Cai, Emilia Rico-Munoz, Abigail B. Snyder
Summary: Black yeasts are a functional group that has caused spoilage in beverages and food products, with varying levels of thermoresistance. Challenge studies suggest that black yeasts may have some survival ability in hot-filled products, highlighting the importance of controlling water microbial quality during processing.
JOURNAL OF FOOD PROTECTION
(2021)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Dalal Hammoudi Halat, Samar Younes, Nisreen Mourad, Mohamad Rahal
Summary: Allylamines and benzylamines have a damaging effect on fungal cell membranes by inhibiting a key enzyme and resulting in a deficiency of ergosterol. This leads to increased membrane permeability, leakage of cellular components, and ultimately fungal cell death.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Liangting Shao, Shanshan Chen, Haodong Wang, Jinhao Zhang, Xinglian Xu, Huhu Wang
Summary: This study discussed the characteristics of microbial meat spoilage and the necessary prerequisites for prevention, highlighting the importance of redefining dominant spoilage organisms and contamination sources. It emphasized the need for insight into spoilage determinants to understand the molecular mechanisms of microbial spoilage during storage of meat and meat products.
TRENDS IN FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
J. U. Porep, A. Mattes, M. S. Pour Nikfardjam, D. R. Kammerer, R. Carle
AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF GRAPE AND WINE RESEARCH
(2015)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Jan U. Porep, Sarah Mrugala, Martin S. Pour Nikfardjam, Reinhold Carle
FOOD AND BIOPROCESS TECHNOLOGY
(2015)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Jan U. Porep, Dietmar R. Kammerer, Reinhold Carle
TRENDS IN FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2015)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Jan U. Porep, Martin E. Erdmann, Adrian Koerzendoerfer, Dietmar R. Kammerer, Reinhold Carle
Article
Food Science & Technology
Jan U. Porep, Sarah Mrugala, Martin S. Pour Nikfardjam, Reinhold Carle
DEUTSCHE LEBENSMITTEL-RUNDSCHAU
(2015)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Ewelina Bigoraj, Iwona Kozyra, Agnieszka Kaupke, Zbigniew Osinski, James Lowther, Artur Rzezutka
Summary: The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of human enteric viruses in mussels sold on the Polish market and study the fecal contamination of shellfish. The study found that human enteric viruses were commonly present in shellfish, with norovirus being the most frequently detected. The study also observed a seasonal distribution pattern of viruses in shellfish samples.
Editorial Material
Food Science & Technology
Bojan Blagojevic, Lis Alban Denmark
Article
Food Science & Technology
Indy Magnus, Fatemeh Abbasi, Hugo Thienpont, Lien Smeesters
Summary: Food safety and quality are increasingly important in our society, driving the development of novel optical food sensing technologies. However, current optical sensing technologies are often limited in their sensitivity and product variability. In this study, we developed a novel pistachio nut screening methodology using fluorescence spectroscopy and advanced chemometrics to simultaneously detect shells, tree parts, and aflatoxins. By optimizing hardware and software parameters, we achieved a high classification accuracy for healthy pistachio kernels.
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Food Science & Technology
Xiaodong Wang, Jingqiang Yu, Haixia Wu, Leiying Wu, Wuyunga Borjihan, Cong Wang, Munkhjargal Burenjargal, Alideertu Dong
Summary: This study developed a novel photon-phonon coupling (PPC) cold sterilization technology and compared its effects with low-temperature pasteurization and microwave ultraviolet. The results showed that PPC effectively reduced bacterial count in raw milk with minimal impact on milk quality and nutritional composition.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Riyadh Abdulmalek Hassan, Sharina Abu Hanifah, Lee Yook Heng, Fawaz Al-badaii, Alizar Ulianas
Summary: This study used bibliometric visualisation map analysis to explore the publication outputs, trends, and hotspots for endocrine disruptors (EDMs) biosensor development in relation to mycotoxins. The analysis showed that the current literature primarily focuses on developing biosensors for detecting highly toxic and widely distributed mycotoxins in food, but there needs to be more focus on biosensors for detecting mycotoxins known as endocrine disruptors.
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Food Science & Technology
Yajie Zheng, Jianpeng Dou, Changpo Sun, Hujun Liu, Shipei Zhang, Wenfu Wu
Summary: This study investigated the efficiency of modified SA/ll-glucan/Mt microsphere adsorbents in removing DON and ZEN from CSL. The microspheres showed high adsorption capacity, and simple and rapid regeneration was achieved without affecting the removal efficiency of mycotoxins from CSL.
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Food Science & Technology
Carlos Adelantado, Jose Angel Salatti-Dorado, Carlos Herrera, Lourdes Arce, Maria Jose Cardador
Summary: High-performance-ion mobility spectrometry (HPIMS) was used for the first time in the analysis of olive oil samples, following a simple liquid-liquid extraction procedure. The developed methodology is user-friendly, fast, and inexpensive, complying with the principles of green chemistry. The proposed approach, combined with multivariate analysis, showed potential in classifying olive oil samples based on their organoleptic quality, with high accuracy rates.
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Food Science & Technology
Jia-Wen Wei, Jia-Rong He, Shi-Yi Chen, Yi-Han Guo, Xuan-Zhu Huo, Nuan Zheng, Shuo-Hui Cao, Yao-Qun Li
Summary: Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are a major cause of human cancer. This study developed a quantitative analysis method for PAH4 using the back propagation neural network (BPNN) algorithm and constant wavelength synchronous fluorescence (CWSF) spectra as the data sets. The method can predict the concentrations of PAH4 in edible oil samples without preprocessing or pre-separation. It has been proven to be a powerful tool for the rapid detection of PAH4.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Liyun Chen, Xiumei Li, Jingyi Chen, Ranxun Lin, Yuhan Mai, Yuxin Lin, Guodong Wang, Zheng Chen, Wei Zhang, Jiang Wang, Cai Yuan, Longguang Jiang, Peng Xu, Mingdong Huang
Summary: Food spoilage is primarily caused by microbial contamination. Curcumin has shown moderate antimicrobial activity as a food preservative. This study formulates curcumin with zinc acetate to enhance its efficacy, resulting in Cur-Zn with increased antimicrobial activity against multiple food-contaminating bacteria and fungi. With light illumination, the antimicrobial activity of Cur-Zn is further enhanced due to the photodynamic inactivation (PDI) effect.
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Food Science & Technology
Marta Pilar Ortiz-Moriano, Gonzalo Machado-Schiaffino, Eva Garcia-Vazquez, Alba Ardura
Summary: Mislabelling in the global fisheries sector raises concerns about the identity, safety, and sustainability of seafood products. This study examined mislabelling in shrimps and prawns sold in the Spanish market and assessed potential risks of heavy metal ingestion.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Doyeon Kim, Jinwoo Kim, Minsik Kim
Summary: This study demonstrates the enhanced bactericidal activity of engineered lysins fused with amphipathic antimicrobial peptides against Gram-negative bacterium Cronobacter sakazakii. The fusion lysins are capable of disrupting bacterial cells and significantly reducing the risk of infection within a certain range of temperature and pH. Additionally, the study also shows the bactericidal effect of these fusion lysins against other Gram-negative pathogens.
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Food Science & Technology
Seul-Ki Park, Kyung-Jin Cho, Du-Min Jo, Young-Mog Kim
Summary: This study presents a new approach for detecting pathogenic Vibrio spp. in contaminated seafood, which combines PCR with a simplified DNA extraction process and pre-culturing step. The method has been validated and shown to be efficient, time-saving, and highly sensitive, offering a potential alternative for improving safety measures in the food industry.
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Food Science & Technology
Suwimol Surareungchai, Chaleeda Borompichaichartkul, Chitsiri Rachtanapun, Nutthachai Pongprasert, Pongphen Jitareerat, Varit Srilaong
Summary: This study builds upon previous research and focuses on risk assessment and analysis in the organic salad industry. The results show that previous risk matrix models can be adapted for various raw materials, and preventive control plans can be applied across different aspects of the production process.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Xuan Zhang, Changling Fang, Xiaoyi Lou, Feng Han, Siman Li, Yongfu Shi, Dongmei Huang
Summary: This study aimed to assess the levels of Biogenic amines (BAs) in four common food types in the Chinese market. It was found that cheese and seafood derived product showed higher levels of BAs, and the histamine level in mackerel and yellow rice wine exceeded the limits.
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Food Science & Technology
Martina Foschi, Alessandra Biancolillo, Federico Marini, Francesco Cosentino, Francesca Di Donato, Angelo Antonio D'Archivio
Summary: This study aimed to develop a potentially non-destructive and routine-compatible method for the geographical traceability of high-valued Italian chickpeas. By analyzing the spectral information of the outer and inner parts of the kernels, it was found that the spectral analysis of the outer part yielded accurate and reliable results, indicating the possibility of non-destructive authentication.