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Applied Microbiology, Volume 4, Issue 2

2024 June - 28 articles

Cover Story: Applied Microbiology (ISSN 2673-8007) provides an advanced forum for studies related to the application of microorganisms, with a strong emphasis on biotechnology, environment, medicine, and food. It publishes original scientific research articles, comprehensive reviews, comments, commentaries, perspectives, etc. Our aim is to encourage scientists to publish their experimental and theoretical results in as much detail as possible. There is no restriction on the maximum length of the papers. The full experimental details must be provided so that the results can be reproduced. Electronic files and software regarding the full details of the calculation or experimental procedure, if unable to be published in a normal way, can be deposited as supplementary electronic material.
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Articles (28)

  • Review
  • Open Access
16 Citations
12,080 Views
14 Pages

Changes in the Skin Microbiome Following Dermatological Procedures: A Scoping Review

  • Jeremy R. Ellis,
  • Eron J. Powell,
  • Luke M. Tomasovic,
  • Rachel L. Marcheskie,
  • Vishruth Girish,
  • Anmol Warman and
  • Darshan Sivaloganathan

The skin microbiome consists of bacteria, fungi, viruses, and mites, which play a crucial role in maintaining skin health and immune function. Imbalances in this microbial community, known as dysbiosis, are implicated in various dermatological condit...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Exclusive Papers Collection of Editorial Board Members and Invited Scholars in Applied Microbiology (2023, 2024))
  • Article
  • Open Access
6 Citations
4,832 Views
13 Pages

Spent fermentation media from bioprocessing represent a significant waste stream, and interest in recycling them as part of the developing circular bioeconomy is growing. The potential to reuse yeast spent culture media (YSM) to feed secondary bacter...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Exclusive Papers Collection of Editorial Board Members and Invited Scholars in Applied Microbiology (2023, 2024))
  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
3,492 Views
11 Pages

MicroGrowthPredictor is a model that leverages Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) networks to predict dynamic changes in microbiome growth in response to varying environmental perturbations. In this article, we present the innovative capabilities of Micro...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Microbiome in Ecosystem, 3rd Edition)
  • Article
  • Open Access
6 Citations
6,473 Views
14 Pages

Evaluation of Solid-State Fermentation Conditions from Pineapple Peel Waste for Release of Bioactive Compounds by Aspergillus niger spp.

  • A. Danitza Casas-Rodríguez,
  • Juan A. Ascacio-Valdés,
  • Miriam Desirée Dávila-Medina,
  • Miguel A. Medina-Morales,
  • Liliana Londoño-Hernández and
  • Leonardo Sepúlveda

Currently, agroindustrial waste can be used to obtain bioactive compounds. The solid-state fermentation is an alternative for the valorization of these waste and to be able to release bioactive compounds that may be of interest to different industria...

  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
3,434 Views
16 Pages

16S rRNA Analysis of Electrogenic Bacterial Communities from Soil Microbial Fuel Cells

  • Ana Rumora,
  • Liliana Hopkins,
  • Kayla Yim,
  • Melissa F. Baykus,
  • Luisa Martinez and
  • Luis Jimenez

Electrogenic bacteria present in bioelectrical devices such as soil microbial fuel cells (SMFCs) are powered by the oxidation of organic and inorganic compounds due to microbial activity. Fourteen soils randomly selected from Bergen Community College...

  • Review
  • Open Access
8 Citations
7,450 Views
24 Pages

The fermentation route for producing biobutanol from renewable plant biomass was used extensively during the last century. The key factors affecting performance in the standard batch industrial fermentation process are highlighted. Four species of Cl...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Exclusive Papers Collection of Editorial Board Members and Invited Scholars in Applied Microbiology (2023, 2024))
  • Article
  • Open Access
10 Citations
5,407 Views
19 Pages

Certain Trichoderma isolates provide biofertilizer, biocontrol, and other plant-beneficial activities while inhabiting the soil or internal plant tissue, and their use in agricultural systems can contribute to sustainable food production. It is thoug...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Exclusive Papers Collection of Editorial Board Members and Invited Scholars in Applied Microbiology (2023, 2024))
  • Article
  • Open Access
3,166 Views
19 Pages

The Detection of Propionate Utilization by Bacteria Isolated from a Plastic Recycling Site

  • Shuyan Wu,
  • Pornchanok Subharat,
  • Faith Palevich,
  • John Mills and
  • Gale Brightwell

(1) The study aims to utilize a reported approach for culturing mesophilic bacteria from a plastic waste environment; (2) The work revived mesophilic microbial population from an aged PET recycling site using a culture-based approach, and determined...

  • Article
  • Open Access
6 Citations
5,124 Views
17 Pages

TRI14 Is Critical for Fusarium graminearum Infection and Spread in Wheat

  • Guixia Hao,
  • Robert H. Proctor,
  • Daren W. Brown,
  • Nicholas A. Rhoades,
  • Todd A. Naumann,
  • HyeSeon Kim,
  • Santiago Gutiėrrez and
  • Susan P. McCormick

Trichothecenes are sesquiterpenoid toxins produced by diverse ascomycetes, including Fusarium. The trichothecene analog deoxynivalenol (DON) produced by the Fusarium head blight (FHB) pathogen Fusarium graminearum is a virulence factor on wheat and a...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Exclusive Papers Collection of Editorial Board Members and Invited Scholars in Applied Microbiology (2023, 2024))
  • Review
  • Open Access
6 Citations
10,002 Views
15 Pages

Gout, recognized as the most common form of inflammatory arthritis, arises from the accumulation of uric acid crystals, leading to intense pain, particularly in the big toe. This condition has traditionally been associated with the overproduction or...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Microbiome in Ecosystem, 3rd Edition)
  • Article
  • Open Access
10 Citations
4,406 Views
13 Pages

Synergistic Effect of Postbiotic Yeast ABB C22® on Gut Inflammation, Barrier Function, and Protection from Rotavirus Infection in In Vitro Models

  • Lydia Carrera Marcolin,
  • Jordi Cuñé Castellana,
  • Laia Martí Melero,
  • Carlos de Lecea and
  • Maria Tintoré Gazulla

Diarrhoea is a serious cause of mortality worldwide that can lead to dehydration, gut barrier function impairment, nutrient malabsorption, and alterations of the gut microbiota (dysbiosis). The current solutions for its management, such as oral rehyd...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Current Trends in Exploiting the Influence of Natural Substances, Compounds and Probiotics as Antimicrobial Agents for Food and Health Applications, 2nd Edition)
  • Review
  • Open Access
21 Citations
9,501 Views
17 Pages

Genetic Engineering of Filamentous Fungi: Prospects for Obtaining Fourth-Generation Biological Products

  • Lorena Resende Oliveira,
  • Ariany Rosa Gonçalves,
  • Eliane Dias Quintela,
  • Leandro Colognese,
  • Marcio Vinicius de C. Barros Cortes and
  • Marta Cristina Corsi de Filippi

Filamentous fungi exhibit unparalleled potential as cell factories for protein production, owing to their adeptness in protein secretion and remarkable proficiency in post-translational modifications. This review delineates the role of filamentous fu...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
5,617 Views
12 Pages

The Klebsiella pneumoniae ST307 clone, identified in the mid-1990s, has emerged as a global antimicrobial-resistant (AMR) high-risk clone, significantly contributing to the global health challenge also posed by other AMR K. pneumoniae lineages. The a...

  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
4,187 Views
11 Pages

Although biofilms contribute to bacterial tolerance to desiccation and survival in low-moisture foods, the molecular mechanisms underlying biofilm formation have not been fully understood. This study created a mutant library from Salmonella Enteritid...

  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
3,693 Views
18 Pages

Antimicrobial Activity of Fungal Endophytes Associated with Peperomia argyreia (Piperaceae)

  • Melisa Isabel Barolo,
  • María Victoria Castelli and
  • Silvia Noelí López

The endophytic fungal biodiversity of unique plants like Peperomia argyreia (Miq.) É. Morren (Piperaceae) has antimicrobial properties and can be employed for infection treatment. Fungal isolates were obtained from appropriately treated plant...

  • Article
  • Open Access
7 Citations
3,638 Views
8 Pages

Studies have shown that the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) is triggered by bactericidal antibiotics, which contributes significantly to the killing of bacterial cells and increasing mutations in surviving cells. In this study, we hypothe...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Exclusive Papers Collection of Editorial Board Members and Invited Scholars in Applied Microbiology (2023, 2024))
  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
7,239 Views
14 Pages

Effects of Vacuum Pasteurization on the Nutritional, Sensory and Microbiological Properties of Orange (Citrus × sinensis) and Carrot (Daucus carota L.) Nectar

  • Llerena-Silva Wilma,
  • José Burgos,
  • Jacqueline Ortiz,
  • Iván Samaniego,
  • Jhunior Marcia,
  • Molina José,
  • Christian Vallejo,
  • Ignacio Angós,
  • Ajitesh Yaday and
  • Ricardo Santos Alemán

This study involved the evaluation of the effect of vacuum pasteurization on physicochemical characteristics (pH, total soluble solids, titratable acidity, chroma, tone, IO, vitamin C, 5-hydroxymethylfurfural), microbiological properties (Staphylococ...

  • Article
  • Open Access
7 Citations
37,191 Views
11 Pages

Partially hydrolyzed guar gum (PHGG) is a water-soluble, prebiotic fiber that is used in foods and supplements. The effects of PHGG and its role in gut health are still being studied. The purpose of this study was to evaluate changes in the gut micro...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Human Microbiota Influence on Human Health Status 2.0)
  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
4,813 Views
16 Pages

Impact of Carao (Cassia grandis) on Lactobacillus plantarum Immunomodulatory and Probiotic Capacity

  • Jhunior Marcia,
  • Hector Manuel Zumbado,
  • Manuel Álvarez Gil,
  • Daniel Martín-Vertedor,
  • Ismael Montero-Fernández,
  • Ajitesh Yadav and
  • Ricardo S. Aleman

Lactobacillus plantarum has beneficial effects on the reduction of symptoms of poor lactose digestion and hypercholesterolemia, removal of the duration and severity of diarrheal processes, improvement of the intestinal permeability barrier, preventio...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
4,101 Views
22 Pages

Industrial wastewaters display a complex and diverse range of physicochemical properties that are measured, studied, and treated by businesses and water service providers. Less frequently measured are the microbial communities in these wastes, despit...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Exclusive Papers Collection of Editorial Board Members and Invited Scholars in Applied Microbiology (2023, 2024))
  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
3,138 Views
17 Pages

Bioprospection of Bacterial Strains from Chromite Process Industry Residues from Mexico for Potential Remediation

  • Paola Abigail Martínez-Aldape,
  • Mario Enrique Sandoval-Vergara,
  • Reyna Edith Padilla-Hernández,
  • César Augusto Caretta,
  • Julio César Valerdi-Negreros,
  • Pablo Casanova,
  • Magna Maria Monteiro,
  • Claire Gassie,
  • Marisol Goñi-Urriza and
  • Remy Guyoneaud
  • + 1 author

Industrial residues with high concentrations of hexavalent chromium [Cr(VI)], characterized by an alkaline pH (between 9 and 13) and high salinity (around 100 psu), were used as a source for extremophilic chromium-resistant and -reducing microorganis...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Exclusive Papers Collection of Editorial Board Members and Invited Scholars in Applied Microbiology (2023, 2024))
  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
5,153 Views
15 Pages

Gorgonzola is an Italian “erborinato” blue cheese from cow’s milk, bearing blue-green “parsley-like” spots due to the spread of Penicillium roqueforti mycelium. Due to its pH, water activity, and high nutrient content, a...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Exclusive Papers Collection of Editorial Board Members and Invited Scholars in Applied Microbiology (2023, 2024))
  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
3,229 Views
15 Pages

Longitudinal Sequencing and Variant Detection of SARS-CoV-2 across Southern California Wastewater

  • Jason A. Rothman,
  • Andrew Saghir,
  • Amity G. Zimmer-Faust,
  • Kylie Langlois,
  • Kayla Raygoza,
  • Joshua A. Steele,
  • John F. Griffith and
  • Katrine L. Whiteson

Wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE) is useful for detecting pathogen prevalence and may serve to effectively monitor diseases across broad scales. WBE has been used throughout the COVID-19 pandemic to track disease burden through quantifying SARS-CoV...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Exclusive Papers Collection of Editorial Board Members and Invited Scholars in Applied Microbiology (2023, 2024))
  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
3,216 Views
15 Pages

The liver plays a vital role in the defense against infections. Porphyromonas gingivalis (P. gingivalis), a dominant etiologic oral bacterium implicated in periodontal disease (PD), has been associated with various systemic diseases. This study aimed...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Human Microbiota Influence on Human Health Status 2.0)
  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
2,949 Views
13 Pages

In Silico Prophage Analysis of Halobacterium salinarum ATCC 33170

  • Danielle L. Peters,
  • Bassel Akache,
  • Wangxue Chen and
  • Michael J. McCluskie

The extremophile Halobacterium salinarum is an aerobic archaeon that has adapted to thrive in high-salt environments such as salted fish, hypersaline lakes, and salterns. Halophiles have garnered significant interest due to their unique interactions...

  • Review
  • Open Access
23 Citations
7,116 Views
13 Pages

The Influence of Technological Shifts in the Food Chain on the Emergence of Foodborne Pathogens: An Overview

  • Saja Hamaideh,
  • Amin N. Olaimat,
  • Murad A. Al-Holy,
  • Ahmad Ababneh,
  • Hafiz Muhammad Shahbaz,
  • Mahmoud Abughoush,
  • Anas Al-Nabulsi,
  • Tareq Osaili,
  • Mutamed Ayyash and
  • Richard A. Holley

The transformation of the food chain due to technological advances has had significant implications in regard to food safety. A noteworthy trend in this evolution relates to the emergence of new or previously unseen pathogens within products, thereby...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Exclusive Papers Collection of Editorial Board Members and Invited Scholars in Applied Microbiology (2023, 2024))
  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
5,592 Views
12 Pages

Traditional culture-based methods, though a “gold standard” for bacterial detection in various industrial sectors, do often not fulfill today’s high requirements regarding rapidity, on-site applicability, and cost-efficiency both du...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Exclusive Papers Collection of Editorial Board Members and Invited Scholars in Applied Microbiology (2023, 2024))
  • Article
  • Open Access
10 Citations
4,620 Views
19 Pages

Green Macroalgae Hydrolysate for Biofuel Production: Potential of Ulva rigida

  • Walaa Sayed,
  • Audrey Cabrol,
  • Alaa Salma,
  • Abdeltif Amrane,
  • Maud Benoit,
  • Ronan Pierre and
  • Hayet Djelal

In this study, the green macroalgae Ulva rigida, which contains 34.9% carbohydrates, underwent treatment with commercial hydrolytic enzymes. This treatment yielded a hydrolysate that contained 23 ± 0.6 g·L−1 of glucose, which was...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Exclusive Papers Collection of Editorial Board Members and Invited Scholars in Applied Microbiology (2023, 2024))
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