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Fermentation, Volume 10, Issue 2

2024 February - 43 articles

Cover Story: This research explores the efficacy of white-rot fungi species—Bjerkandera adusta, Phanerochaete chrysosporium, and Trametes versicolor—cultivated on dairy by-products, in degrading synthetic dyes and lignin found in pulp and paper mill wastewater. Such effluents are responsible for approximately 40,000 million cubic meters of dyed waste annually. The findings challenge the previously accepted notion of azo dye resistance, demonstrating these fungi’s capacity for rapid and efficient dye degradation. Additionally, the valorization of dairy wastewater highlights its potential as a substrate for microbial growth, advancing a circular and sustainable bio-economy through the utilization of bio-resources and waste valorization. View this paper
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Articles (43)

  • Article
  • Open Access
11 Citations
3,651 Views
13 Pages

Synergistic Effects of Essential Oil Blends and Fumaric Acid on Ruminal Fermentation, Volatile Fatty Acid Production and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Using the Rumen Simulation Technique (RUSITEC)

  • Joel O. Alabi,
  • Peter A. Dele,
  • Deborah O. Okedoyin,
  • Michael Wuaku,
  • Chika C. Anotaenwere,
  • Oludotun O. Adelusi,
  • DeAndrea Gray,
  • Kelechi A. Ike,
  • Olatunde A. Oderinwale and
  • Uchenna Y. Anele
  • + 1 author

This study investigated the combined impact of essential oil blends (EOBs) and fumaric acid (FA) on ruminal fermentation in dairy cows using the rumen simulation technique (RUSITEC) system. Three rumen-cannulated, non-lactating Holstein Friesian cows...

  • Article
  • Open Access
8 Citations
4,126 Views
14 Pages

The Potential Use of Pseudomonas stutzeri as a Biocatalyst for the Removal of Heavy Metals and the Generation of Bioelectricity

  • Rojas-Flores Segundo,
  • Magaly De La Cruz-Noriega,
  • Luis Cabanillas-Chirinos,
  • Nélida Milly Otiniano,
  • Nancy Soto-Deza,
  • Walter Rojas-Villacorta and
  • Mayra De La Cruz-Cerquin

Currently, industry in all its forms is vital for the human population because it provides the services and goods necessary to live. However, this process also pollutes soils and rivers. This research provides an environmentally friendly solution for...

  • Article
  • Open Access
11 Citations
3,383 Views
15 Pages

2,3,5-trimethylpyrazine (TMP), as a volatile heterocyclic nitrogen compound, has a wide range of applications. To explore an efficient and environmentally friendly way to produce TMP, Bacillus strains were isolated from Daqu using traditional separat...

  • Article
  • Open Access
8 Citations
3,219 Views
16 Pages

Effect of Different Salt Additions on the Flavor Profile of Fermented Ciba Pepper

  • Yiling Xiong,
  • Chenglin Zhu,
  • Baozhu Wu,
  • Tianyang Wang,
  • Lian Yang,
  • Ju Guan,
  • Yuwen Yi,
  • Jing Deng and
  • Huachang Wu

Salt is a key ingredient that can both enhance the taste and extend the shelf life of fermented vegetables. However, it is important to note that excessive salt levels can have adverse effects on consumer health. This study aimed to investigate the i...

  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
3,247 Views
11 Pages

Stability and Effects of Protected Palmitic Acid on In Vitro Rumen Degradability and Fermentation in Lactating Goats

  • Jenny Nathalia Álvarez-Torres,
  • Jacinto Efrén Ramírez-Bribiesca,
  • Yuridia Bautista-Martínez,
  • María Magdalena Crosby-Galván,
  • Lorenzo Danilo Granados-Rivera,
  • Mónica Ramírez-Mella and
  • Alexis Ruiz-González

Few studies have evaluated the impact of a lipid-rich diet with palmitic acid (PA) in ruminal fermentation. The objective was to evaluate the in vitro bath culture of the protected PA on the ruminal fermentative variables. Four diets were used: (a) w...

  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
2,775 Views
11 Pages

Microbial electrochemical systems have shown great value as a means of enhancing the efficiency of fermentation reactions, but at present, there is no reliable means to balance the extracellular electron supply and corresponding intracellular demands...

  • Communication
  • Open Access
4 Citations
2,916 Views
9 Pages

Prokaryote Composition and Structure of Rumen Fluid before and after In Vitro Rumen Fermentation

  • Rajan Dhakal,
  • André Luis Alves Neves,
  • Rumakanta Sapkota,
  • Prabhat Khanal and
  • Hanne Helene Hansen

Background: This study aimed to investigate the impact of in vitro rumen fermentation (IVRF) on the microbiome structure and composition of rumen fluid before and after fermentation assays. Methods and Results: Six separate fermentation batches were...

  • Article
  • Open Access
6 Citations
3,420 Views
12 Pages

The Effect of Enzymatic Fermentation on the Chemical Composition and Contents of Antinutrients in Rapeseed Meal

  • Małgorzata Kasprowicz-Potocka,
  • Anita Zaworska-Zakrzewska,
  • Dagmara Łodyga and
  • Damian Józefiak

Enzymatic solid-state fermentation can improve the nutritional quality of feed materials. The current study aimed to determine the effect of the solid-state fermentation of rapeseed meal (RSM) with carbohydrase/s and phytases in various combinations....

  • Review
  • Open Access
19 Citations
7,943 Views
20 Pages

Lutein from Microalgae: An Industrial Perspective of Its Production, Downstream Processing, and Market

  • Hissashi Iwamoto,
  • Carlos Ricardo Soccol,
  • Denisse Tatiana Molina-Aulestia,
  • Juliana Cardoso,
  • Gilberto Vinícius de Melo Pereira,
  • Luciana Porto de Souza Vandenberghe,
  • Maria Clara Manzoki,
  • Ranga Rao Ambati,
  • Gokare Aswathanarayana Ravishankar and
  • Júlio Cesar de Carvalho

Lutein, a yellow xanthophyll carotenoid, is increasingly recognized for its nutraceutical benefits, particularly in protecting the retina’s macula from age-related degeneration. Microalgae are a promising source of lutein, which can be a primar...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
3,090 Views
13 Pages

Development and Application of Bioactive Bi-Layer Edible Films Based on Starch and LAB-Fermented Whey and/or Mango Solution

  • Paola Hernández-Carranza,
  • Bricia A. Mendoza-Gutiérrez,
  • Karen H. Estévez-Sánchez,
  • Carolina Ramírez-López,
  • Silvia del C. Beristain-Bauza,
  • Sandra V. Avila-Reyes,
  • Irving I. Ruíz-López and
  • Carlos E. Ochoa-Velasco

This study aimed to develop bioactive bi-layer edible films based on starch (primary layer) and LAB-fermented whey and/or mango pulp powder solutions (secondary layer). Bioactive bi-layer edible films were evaluated for their physical properties, mec...

  • Article
  • Open Access
6 Citations
2,220 Views
11 Pages

Content of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Traditionally Smoked Meat Products from North Serbia (Vojvodina)

  • Snežana Škaljac,
  • Marija Jokanović,
  • Tatjana Peulić,
  • Jelena Vranešević,
  • Brankica Kartalović,
  • Vladimir Tomović,
  • Predrag Ikonić and
  • Branislav Šojić

This study examined the safety of meat products from north Serbia (Vojvodina), smoked in traditional conditions, from a PAH point of view, and assessed the possibility of their reduction in these types of products. Samples of dry cured meat products,...

  • Article
  • Open Access
7 Citations
4,443 Views
12 Pages

Enhancing Pullulan Production in Aureobasidium pullulans through UV Mutagenesis Breeding and High-Throughput Screening System

  • Shuyue Zhang,
  • Zhe Feng,
  • Qingming Zeng,
  • Junhao Zeng,
  • Huijing Liu,
  • Pan Deng,
  • Shangyu Li,
  • Nan Li and
  • Junqing Wang

This study addresses the production enhancement of pullulan, an extracellular polysaccharide with various applications. Pullulan is primarily produced by Aureobasidium pullulans (A. pullulans), and genetic modification is commonly used to increase it...

  • Article
  • Open Access
7 Citations
4,425 Views
18 Pages

Providing simultaneously autotrophic and heterotrophic carbon sources is a promising strategy to overcome the limits of autotrophic syngas fermentations. D-xylose and L-arabinose are particularly interesting as they can be obtained by the hydrolysis...

  • Article
  • Open Access
8 Citations
3,387 Views
17 Pages

Lactic acid is widely used in the food industry. It can be produced via chemical synthesis or biotechnological pathways by using renewable resources as substrates. The main challenge of sustainable production lies in reaching productivities and yield...

  • Review
  • Open Access
7 Citations
6,962 Views
25 Pages

Bacterial cellulose (BC) is a pure exocellular polysaccharide produced by micro-organisms. It has several properties in comparison with plant-derived cellulose that make it perfectly suitable for many applications, ranging from the food industry to t...

  • Article
  • Open Access
6 Citations
3,439 Views
15 Pages

E2-Spy (abbreviated as ES) plays a vital role as a component in the Bacterial-Like Particles (BLPs) vaccine against classical swine fever virus (CSFV). This vaccine demonstrates remarkable immunoprotection, highlighting the importance of augmenting E...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
3,012 Views
14 Pages

Acclimation of Microbial Consortia to Ammonia and Salt in Methane Fermentation

  • Takahisa Tajima,
  • Shiina Kawaguchi,
  • Tomoka Matsutani,
  • Akiko Hida and
  • Junichi Kato

As methane fermentation is inhibited by ammonia derived from organic waste, anaerobic microbial communities tolerant to enriched wastewater with high concentrations of ammonia and salt must be obtained for methane fermentation. Therefore, acclimation...

  • Article
  • Open Access
6 Citations
4,118 Views
14 Pages

Effect of Glucose Concentration on the Production of Proteolytic Extract by Different Strains of Aspergillus under Solid-State Fermentation

  • Liliana Londoño-Hernández,
  • María de Jesús García-Gómez,
  • Sergio Huerta-Ochoa,
  • Anna María Polanía-Rivera,
  • Cristóbal Noé Aguilar and
  • Lilia Arely Prado-Barragán

Proteases are important enzymes because of their extended uses in several industries, such as food, beverages, pharmacy, detergents, and many others. Aspergillus is one of the most used fungi strains for enzyme production by solid-state fermentation...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
2,809 Views
13 Pages

Impacts of Harvest Date and Concurrent Alkali Pretreatment and Ensiling on Anaerobic Digestion of Pennycress Biomass

  • Liangcheng Yang,
  • Tuba Yasmin Lubna,
  • Michael A. Moklak,
  • Barsanti Gautam,
  • Nicholas J. Heller,
  • Robert L. Rhykerd,
  • David E. Kopsell and
  • John C. Sedbrook

Pennycress (Thlaspi arvense L.) is an annual cover crop known for its exceptional cold tolerance and high oil and protein yields. Pennycress can be integrated into a corn–soybean rotation in the U.S. However, the utilization of pennycress bioma...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
2,569 Views
15 Pages

Effect of Isopropyl Ester of Hydroxy Analogue of Methionine on Rumen Microbiome, Active Enzymes, and Protein Metabolism Pathways of Yak

  • Xirui Zhang,
  • Yao Liu,
  • Zizhen Zuo,
  • Chenxi Wang,
  • Zhongli Peng,
  • Jincheng Zhong and
  • Haibo Wang

This study aims to investigate the effect of methionine analogue 2-hydroxy-4-methylthiobutanoic acid isopropyl ester (HMBi) on the rumen microbial community, microbial carbohydrate-active enzymes (CAZy), and protein metabolism pathways in yak. Twenty...

  • Review
  • Open Access
7 Citations
5,698 Views
17 Pages

Oxidoreductase (OXR) enzymes are in high demand for biocatalytic applications in the food industry and cosmetics (glucose oxidase (GOx) and cellobiose dehydrogenase (CDH)), bioremediations (horseradish peroxidase (HRP) and laccase (LAC)), and medicin...

  • Article
  • Open Access
7 Citations
3,064 Views
19 Pages

Mechanistic Insights into Nitrite Degradation by Metabolites of L. plantarum A50: An LC-MS-Based Untargeted Metabolomics Analysis

  • Jiangbo An,
  • Lin Sun,
  • Mingjian Liu,
  • Rui Dai,
  • Qiang Si,
  • Gentu Ge,
  • Zhijun Wang and
  • Yushan Jia

Nitrites are universally acknowledged natural toxic substances that frequently lead to poisoning in humans and animals. During fermentation, certain microorganisms utilize a portion of the nitrogen element and reduce nitrates to nitrites through spec...

  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
2,528 Views
11 Pages

Lactobacillus HNC7-YLC92 Improves the Fermentation Quality of Cassava–Acerola Cherry Beverage

  • Tianyu Lu,
  • Bei Song,
  • Jinsong Yang,
  • Haisheng Tan,
  • Huahua Qiao,
  • Wenbo Zhi,
  • Rong Chen and
  • Zhanwu Sheng

In order to promote the consumption and application of cassava in the food industry, the cassava–acerola cherry juice beverage was developed using lactic acid bacteria fermentation, which improved the flavor attraction and nutritional value, in...

  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
4,540 Views
16 Pages

Since ancient times, the placenta has been used to produce cosmetic and health food products, whereas fermentation is a technology that has been used to produce foods and cosmetics. For application in cosmetics, traditional placental extracts produce...

  • Article
  • Open Access
8 Citations
3,573 Views
15 Pages

To assess the probiotic potential of strain 68-1 with rutin conversion capabilities, isolated from Chinese traditional Jiangshui, a complete genomic analysis and in vitro tests were conducted. The Oxford Nanopore Technologies (ONT, Oxford, UK)–...

  • Review
  • Open Access
5 Citations
3,604 Views
13 Pages

Research Progress on Heavy Metal Passivators and Passivation Mechanisms of Organic Solid Waste Compost: A Review

  • Yuanping Zhong,
  • Wenqing Yang,
  • Qian Zhuo,
  • Zhi Cao,
  • Qinghua Chen and
  • Liren Xiao

Organic solid waste is a renewable resource as it can be transformed into a valuable product through various technologies. Composting is considered to be the most economical and effective technology for treating organic solid waste, but excessive amo...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
2,450 Views
13 Pages

Biodiesel produced from waste cooking oil (WCO) is on the rise and inevitably leads to issues in managing glycerol waste. Due to the presence of colour, odour and other minor compounds, the refining costs for this type of glycerol are higher and unec...

  • Article
  • Open Access
9 Citations
5,973 Views
16 Pages

Two-Step Optimization for Improving Prodigiosin Production Using a Fermentation Medium for Serratia marcescens and an Extraction Process

  • Xin Wang,
  • Zhihao Cui,
  • Zongyu Zhang,
  • Jiacheng Zhao,
  • Xiaoquan Liu,
  • Guangfan Meng,
  • Jing Zhang and
  • Jie Zhang

Prodigiosin (PG) is a secondary metabolite produced by Serratia marcescens which has a promising future in food, textile, and other industries due to its bright color and diverse biological activities. Currently, the production of PG is mainly restri...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
2,147 Views
15 Pages

Comparative Study of the Extracellular Holocellulolytic Activity of Fusarium solani and Aspergillus sp. in Corn Stover

  • Mariana Alvarez-Navarrete,
  • Katia L. Alonso-Hurtado,
  • Alberto Flores-García,
  • Josué Altamirano-Hernández,
  • Mauro M. Martínez-Pacheco and
  • Crisanto Velázquez-Becerra

Fungal holocellulases are interesting for their possible applications in the bioconversion of corn crop residues into molecules with technological significance. Holocellulase (xylanases and cellulases) production from Fusarium solani and Aspergillus...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
2,565 Views
15 Pages

β-carotene possesses antioxidant properties and holds significant research value. In our study, we have successfully identified a strain of Pantoea dispersa MSC14 which has the capability to produce β-carotene. By incorporating corn steep l...

  • Review
  • Open Access
23 Citations
4,951 Views
24 Pages

Lignocellulose, the most abundant and renewable plant resource, is a complex of polymers mainly composed of polysaccharides (cellulose and hemicelluloses) and an aromatic polymer (lignin). Utilisation of lignocellulosic biomass for biotechnological a...

  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
2,367 Views
16 Pages

Recycling Fermentation Strategy for Waste Cellular Residues in the Production of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids

  • Feng-Wei Yin,
  • Jiao Huang,
  • Ci-Tong Zhan,
  • Xiao-Long Sun,
  • Wei-Long Zheng,
  • Xi Luo,
  • Ying-Ying Zhang,
  • Long-Fei Yin and
  • Yong-Qian Fu

Cellular residues after lipid extraction are the primary waste by-products of microbial polyunsaturated fatty acid production. To mitigate the discharge of cellular residues and reduce the cost of DHA and ARA production, this study examined the utili...

  • Article
  • Open Access
9 Citations
4,381 Views
17 Pages

Mycoremediation of Synthetic Azo Dyes by White-Rot Fungi Grown on Diary Waste: A Step toward Sustainable and Circular Bioeconomy

  • Irene Gugel,
  • Daniela Summa,
  • Stefania Costa,
  • Stefano Manfredini,
  • Silvia Vertuani,
  • Filippo Marchetti and
  • Elena Tamburini

This study assesses the efficacy of three white-rot fungi—Bjerkandera adusta, Phanerochaete chrysosporium, and Trametes versicolor—in degrading synthetic dyes and lignin in pulp and paper mill effluents, which annually contribute around 4...

  • Review
  • Open Access
10 Citations
5,044 Views
22 Pages

Seeing Colors: A Literature Review on Colorimetric Whole-Cell Biosensors

  • Georgio Nemer,
  • Mohamed Koubaa,
  • Laure El Chamy,
  • Richard G. Maroun and
  • Nicolas Louka

Colorimetric whole-cell biosensors are natural or genetically engineered microorganisms utilized to detect target molecules and ions as indicators of pollutants and biological activity in the environment. Upon detection, within specific concentration...

  • Review
  • Open Access
19 Citations
30,683 Views
19 Pages

Bacillus subtilis has been used for more than 50 years in many different industrial applications, including farming, precision fermentation, and probiotic supplements. It is particularly attractive as a probiotic because of its ability to form shelf-...

  • Article
  • Open Access
6 Citations
3,236 Views
15 Pages

Protective Role of Limosilactobacillus fermentum Lf2 and Its Exopolysaccharides (EPS) in a TNBS-Induced Chronic Colitis Mouse Model

  • Elisa C. Ale,
  • José M. Irazoqui,
  • Analía Ale,
  • Guillermo H. Peralta,
  • Melisa Puntillo,
  • Patricia Burns,
  • Gabriela Correa Olivar,
  • Jimena Cazenave,
  • Carina V. Bergamini and
  • Ana G. Binetti
  • + 1 author

Limosilactobacillus fermentum Lf2 (Lf2) is an autochthonous strain that produces high levels of exopolysaccharides (EPS). The objective of this work was to evaluate the probiotic potential of Lf2 and its relationship with these metabolites in a mouse...

  • Article
  • Open Access
6 Citations
3,753 Views
20 Pages

Trametes lactinea is a macrofungus commonly found on broadleaf tree felling piles with rich bioactivity, and its main active substances are polysaccharides, which have a certain medicinal value. Few studies have been conducted on the simultaneous stu...

  • Article
  • Open Access
6 Citations
2,378 Views
15 Pages

Co-Inoculation of Latilactobacillus sakei with Pichia kluyveri or Saccharomyces boulardii Improves Flavour Compound Profiles of Salt-Free Fermented Wheat Gluten

  • Shuoyu Chen,
  • Fanxin Zhang,
  • Edwin Ananta,
  • Jeroen André Muller,
  • Youyun Liang,
  • Yuan Kun Lee and
  • Shao-Quan Liu

A wheat gluten fermentation process with the inoculation of different microorganisms under salt-free conditions has the potential to produce varying flavour profiles. As research on the co-fermentation of yeasts and lactic acid bacteria (LAB) in salt...

  • Review
  • Open Access
16 Citations
16,451 Views
18 Pages

Lactiplantibacillus plantarum is a candidate probiotic that has been included in the list of recommended biological agents for certification by the European Food Safety Authority. It has been found to be widely present in acidic-gruel, yogurt, cheese...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
2,658 Views
18 Pages

Development and Validation of Flaxseed Lignan-Enriched Set-Type Fermented Milk to Manage Postmenopausal Osteoporosis

  • Elizabeth Thomas,
  • Narender Raju Panjagari,
  • Sangita Ganguly,
  • Sameni Deepika,
  • Suman Kapila and
  • Ashish Kumar Singh

A functional set dahi (fermented milk analogous to yoghurt) with a desirable probiotic (Lactiplantibacillus plantarum A5) count of 9.36 log CFU/mL and excellent techno-functional attributes (DPPH: 41.95% RSA, firmness: 485.49 g, sensory overall accep...

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