Applied Microbiology, Volume 5, Issue 2

Significant heavy metals contamination is often caused by rapid industrialization, which is devastating to both public health and the environment. Conventional processes of metal removal also result in the accumulation of secondary waste. This work p...

In this study, pigment-producing yeast (Rhodotorula alborubescens) was isolated from the soil sample, demonstrating the potential for carotenoid biosynthesis. Physiological, morphological, biochemical, and molecular characterization confirmed the ide...

Microbially induced calcite precipitation (MICP) has attracted attention as an environmentally friendly soil stabilization method, with Sporosarcina pasteurii being a key ureolytic bacterium in this process. However, its behavior in oxygen-limited en...

The traditional fermentation of table olives is a complex and dynamic, process, carried out by a consortium of microorganisms that interact with each other and contribute to the uniqueness and attractiveness of the final product. Fermentation is cond...

Beer lees (BL), a by-product of beer production, consist mainly of dead yeast cells with potential nutritional value. On the other hand, yeast extract (YE), obtained through the lysis of yeast cells, is commonly used as a nutrient-rich supplement for...

Sialidases are gradually entering various areas of human practice—in medicine and pharmacy, as antiviral, antitumor, diagnostic, and vaccine preparations; for the chemoenzymatic synthesis of regioselective sialoglycoconjugates; and for the stru...

The study of bacteriocins has significantly enhanced our understanding of microbial interactions, notably within the genus Streptococcus. Among the most functionally diverse and clinically relevant bacteriocins are those belonging to the lantibiotic...

The biotechnological applications of chitinases are diverse. They are used in industrial sectors such as pharmaceuticals, textiles, and agriculture, including the use of recombinant chitinases for pest control, since traditional treatments affect and...

This study evaluated the antimicrobial potential of a Bacillus subtilis spore-based probiotic cocktail to reduce foodborne pathogens in both nutrient-rich laboratory media and a complex food matrix (hummus). Three common foodborne pathogens—Lis...

Cyanobacteria are gaining significant importance as potential biocontrol agents against phytopathogenic fungi. We evaluated the inhibitory effects of a suspension of Nostoc sp. BCAC 1226 on Penicillium sp., Phytophthora sp., and Stemphylium sp. in vi...