NDLI: Unraveling Microbial Biofilms of Importance for Food Microbiology

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Author	Winkelströter, Lizziane Kretli Teixeira, Fernanda Barbosa dos Reis Silva, Eliane Pereira Alves, Virgínia Farias Martinis, Elaine Cristina Pereira
Copyright Year	2013
Abstract	The presence of biofilms is a relevant risk factors in the food industry due to the potential contamination of food products with pathogenic and spoilage microorganisms. The majority of bacteria are able to adhere and to form biofilms, where they can persist and survive for days to weeks or even longer, depending on the microorganism and the environmental conditions. The biological cycle of biofilms includes several developmental phases such as: initial attachment, maturation, maintenance, and dispersal. Bacteria in biofilms are generally well protected against environmental stress, consequently, extremely difficult to eradicate and detect in food industry. In the present manuscript, some techniques and compounds used to control and to prevent the biofilm formation are presented and discussed. Moreover, a number of novel techniques have been recently employed to detect and evaluate bacteria attached to surfaces, including real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR), DNA microarray and confocal laser scanning microscopy. Better knowledge on the architecture, physiology and molecular signaling in biofilms can contribute for preventing and controlling food-related spoilage and pathogenic bacteria. The present study highlights basic and applied concepts important for understanding the role of biofilms in bacterial survival, persistence and dissemination in food processing environments.
Starting Page	35
Ending Page	46
Page Count	12
File Format	PDF
ISSN	00953628
Journal	Microbial Ecology
Volume Number	68
Issue Number	1
e-ISSN	1432184X
Language	English
Publisher	Springer US
Publisher Date	2013-12-27
Publisher Place	New York
Access Restriction	Subscribed
Subject Keyword	Microbiology Ecology Microbial Ecology Geoecology/Natural Processes Nature Conservation Water Quality/Water Pollution
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article
Subject	Soil Science Ecology Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics

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