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The use of blenderised enteral nutrition formula (ENF) is on the increase globally. However, concerns remain regarding the microbial quality and safety of blenderised ENF compared with standard recommendations and commercial ENF. Aim: This was a syst...

Microbial water quality is of vital importance for human, animal, and environmental health. Notably, pathogenically contaminated water can result in serious health problems, such as waterborne outbreaks, which have caused huge economic and social los...

There is evidence that spontaneous fermentation frequently occurs in liquid pig feed that is intended to be delivered as fresh liquid feed, often with a resultant deterioration in the microbial and nutritional quality of the feed, which can negativel...

Micronutrient limitation and rhizosphere imbalance often constrain the productivity and quality of leafy vegetables in intensively managed greenhouse soils. This study evaluated the effects of conventional fertilization (CK), micronutrient supplement...

An increase in the incidence of water-borne human diseases, such as diarrhea and emesis, has occurred due to drinking polluted water. These water-borne diseases can lead to death, if correct treatment is not provided. Assuring that drinking water qua...

The effects of poly(lactic acid) (PLA)-based film with inorganic antimicrobial nano-TiO₂ and nano-Ag on the physicochemical and microbial quality of Tremella aurantialba stored at 4 ± 1 °C for 16 days was investigated. Rosemary essential oil (REO, 9...

Alpine forests are key regulators of soil biogeochemical cycles, yet the extent to which forest type constrains soil microbial diversity and soil quality in high-elevation regions remains insufficiently resolved. Here, we assessed how contrasting alp...

Beneficial microbial agents, renowned for their cost-effectiveness, high efficiency, and environmental sustainability, play a pivotal role in enhancing plant growth, crop yield, and tolerance to abiotic stresses. This research delves into the impact...

Most of the waterborne disease outbreaks observed in North America are associated with rural drinking water systems. The majority of the reported waterborne outbreaks are related to microbial agents (parasites, bacteria and viruses). Rural areas are...

Soybean (Glycine max (Linn.) Merr.) is highly suitable as animal feed. The silage quality and microbial characteristics of soybean silage are still unclear. Forage soybean (HN389), at six different growth stages (R2-R7), were used as experimental mat...

The temporal relationship between oxidative processes and microbial succession during aerobic cold storage has not been quantitatively characterized. We hypothesized that oxidation dominates early-stage quality loss, while microbial proliferation dri...

Gluten-related diseases are a range of inflammatory disorders of the small intestine, characterized by an adverse response to gluten ingestion; therefore, the treatment is a gluten withdrawal. In spite of the increased market of gluten-free products,...

Physical and chemical alterations may affect the microbiota of soils as much as the specific presence of toxic pollutants. The relationship between the microbial diversity patterns and the soil quality in a Mediterranean context is studied here to te...

Climate change is intensifying challenges to microbial water quality and household water security across Saharan and Sahelian Africa, where water scarcity, variable infrastructure, and reliance on decentralized and informal water sources can increase...

Food processing is a fundamental requirement for extending the shelf life of food products, but it often involves heat treatment, which can compromise organoleptic quality while improving food safety. Infrared (IR) radiation has emerged as a transfor...

Studying the quality of freshwater systems and drinking water in highly urbanized megalopolises around the world remains a challenge. This article reports data on the quality of select freshwater systems in Mega Manila, Philippines. Water samples col...

Surgical site infections (SSIs) are one of the most common causes of hospital-acquired infections worldwide, with significant clinical and economic implications. The aim of this review was to summarize the latest body of evidence on associations betw...

Kombucha quality is largely governed by polyphenol transformation during fermentation. However, interaction between substrate composition and microbial communities regulating phenolic transformation and quality formation remains unclear. In this stud...

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of silage inoculants (FJ) and natural fermentation (CK) on the quality and microbial community of whole-plant corn silage under different fertilization treatments, including conventional fertili...

The study aimed to investigate the effects of different levels of added sucrose on the fermentation quality and microbial community of kudzu (Pueraria lobata) silage. The three sucrose supplementation levels utilized were 0, 0.5, and 1.0%, and kudzu...

Understanding the spatiotemporal dynamics of water quality parameters and microbial communities in drinking water distribution systems (DWDS) and their interrelationships is critical for ensuring the safety of tap water supply. This study investigate...

Albic soil is acidic and nutrient-deficient, resulting in low soil fertility that significantly limits the sustainable utilization of arable land. Microbial inoculants have emerged as promising biotechnological interventions to enhance soil quality b...

The impact of different industrial practices at lamb export abattoirs in Ireland on the microbial and quality attributes of fresh vacuum-packed (VP) lamb leg joints, including Clean Livestock Policy (CLP), fleece clipping, carcass chilling times and...

The Soil Quality Index (SQI) is a vital tool for evaluating soil quality; however, traditional approaches seldom integrate microbial data from high-throughput sequencing—commonly used to characterize soil microbial communities—into the SQ...

Studies on indoor air quality (IAQ) have linked exposure to microorganisms in indoor air to a variety of illnesses. The association between indoor air quality, surface contamination, and IAQ under heterogeneous cleaning procedures are all crucial fac...

The current study investigated the distribution of microbial populations and diversity in treated wastewater used for irrigation at the University of Limpopo Experimental Farm (ULEF), from different stages of post treatment disposal at Mankweng Waste...

Microorganisms are the core drivers of ripened Pu-erh tea (RpPT) quality formation. However, the mechanisms of the microbiological and flavor chemical changes during the fermentation process remain unclear, which limits the quality control of ripened...

Microbial communities, as critical functional components of riverine ecosystems, play a pivotal role in biogeochemical cycles and water quality regulation. The South-to-North Water Diversion Middle Route Project (SNWD-MRP) is a major cross-basin wate...

The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge and behavior of university athletes in Saudi Arabia regarding energy drinks (EDs) and sports drinks (SDs). In addition, the microbiological quality of available local drinks was also assessed. The pre...

Ecological water replenishment via interbasin water diversion projects provides opportunities for ecological river restoration. Untangling water quality changes, microbiota dynamics, and community functions is necessary for sustainable ecological man...

This study aimed to evaluate the effects of mixed strain fermentation on the microbial diversity, fermentation quality, and flavor of corn gluten meal-based fermented feed (CGMFF). High-throughput sequencing techniques (16S rDNA and ITS) and GC-MS te...

This study investigated whether legume cover crops, particularly Vicia sativa L., improve soil fertility and fruit quality via microbial community remodeling, and whether this practice outperforms natural grass management in pear orchards. Five treat...

Given the widespread use of commercial probiotics in aquaculture, it is important to evaluate the quality and environmental effects of these additives. Here, the effects of a Bacillus probiotic compound, BG4, on Penaeus vannamei survival rate, water...

Incorporation of plant residues in soil affects microbial community structure and ecological function, which can improve soil fertility. It is reported that substrate qualities could regulate microbial keystone taxa and their interactions, wielding a...

Integrated multi-trophic aquaculture (IMTA) has emerged as an ecological intensification strategy capable of enhancing nutrient utilization and improving environmental stability in mariculture systems, yet the microbial mechanisms driving nutrient tr...

To analyze the effects of in situ vegetable residue return on soil properties and microorganisms, this study conducted a continuous three-season in situ residue return experiment with four treatments: no return (CK), residue return (HTJ), residue ret...

Microbial community distribution in vegetables can affect their quality. This study analyzed the distribution of the microbial community at various stages during processing and storage with the microbial diversity analysis, and evaluated the correlat...

Fruit quality and yield of citrus orchards are co-regulated by complex interactions among soil properties, microbial communities, and plant physiological processes. However, systematic studies that integrate the soil–microbe–plant–f...

As a popular form of fruit consumption, fresh-cut watermelon is of great convenience for its consumers. Owing to the lack of comprehensive knowledge about the quality changes of fresh-cut watermelon during its shelf life, guidelines and standards are...

An attempt was made to develop a bioactive edible film using carrageenan and A. vera gel for enhancing the storage quality of cheese using kalari, a popular Himalayan cheese, as a food-model system. The film was evaluated for various physicomechanica...

Soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merr.) is an important oilseed crop, known for its rich nutritional content and high-quality protein. To address the shortage of feed protein resources and better utilize soybeans as a raw material, this study investigated t...

Soil acidification severely threatens soil health, tea quality and yield in tea plantations, making it essential to use appropriate soil amendments to address this issue. Biochar can enhance the agricultural soil environment, but its effects on micro...

This study examined the microbial quality of air and surfaces in six elevators at a tertiary hospital in Greece in 2022. The results highlighted hospital elevators as potentially relevant environmental reservoirs of microbial contamination, with cont...

This study examined the effects of different additives on the fermentation quality, nutrient composition, microbial communities, and rumen degradation of ensiled alfalfa. Six treatments were employed in which additives were applied to alfalfa on a fr...

Evaluating the microbial quality of irrigation water is essential for the prevention of foodborne illnesses. Generic Escherichia coli (E. coli) is used as an indicator organism to estimate the microbial quality of irrigation water. Monitoring E. coli...

Chinese spicy cabbage (CSC) is a popular special fermented food in Northeast China. The bacterial community and quality of CSC from different regions of northeastern China (Group_J: Jilin province, Group_L: Liaoning province, Group_H: Heilongjiang pr...

Leaf and root litter decomposition has been a major research focus. However, the possible effects of belowground microbial community structure and diversity on this process are poorly understood. Understanding the biochemical mechanisms controlling a...

Liupao tea tended to suffer from unbalanced microbial community structure during storage, which further caused quality deterioration of tea, resulting in economic losses and potential food safety risks. Nixing Pottery (NP) exhibited remarkable advant...

This study evaluates the effect of homofermentative and heterofermentative inoculants used independently or in combination on the quality of fermentation, chemical composition, fiber digestion, and nutritional value of silage made from four wheat var...

The objective of this study was to investigate the fermentation quality and microbial community of corn stover (CS) or rice straw (RS) silage mixed with soybean curd residue (SCR). In this study, SCR and CS or RS were mixed at ratios of 75:25, 70:30,...