Fermented foods have some important functional properties which provide health benefits to buyer because of the beneficial microorganisms present in them, which possess probiotics properties, antimicrobial activity, antioxidant and some therapeutic values. As comparing to other food items which contain good ...
Often we talk about the negative issues caused by microorganisms in food such as food spoilage. But they can be used asefficient live factoriesto produce health beneficial food. Without some microorganisms, production of certain food items may not be possible or may be costly. Microbes are cheap...
Canning is also a popular method of food preservation. In this process, food is heated to a high temperature to kill bacteria and other microorganisms. Then, the food is sealed in airtight containers to prevent the entry of new microorganisms. The high temperature and airtight seal help to pre...
1) [88]. The human body harbours trillions of microorganisms and they are in constant interaction with the host's body tissues (i.e., gut, skin and mucosa). Hence, it is not surprising that the microbiota plays a remarkable role in the host's body function [15,105]. For example, ...
Such practices are essential not only for food security but also for the conservation of associated biodiversity, which includes pollinators, soil microorganisms, and other beneficial species [107, 118], as well as key agricultural animals such as water buffalo that contribute to sustainable farming ...
Climate change has posed a significant threat to agricultural productivity in recent years. Due to their sessile nature, plants are vulnerable to various b
The control of biodeteriogenic microorganisms is essential for the management of heritage sites. Many conventional biocides are no longer available because
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most prevalent tumor and the second leading cause of cancer death worldwide [69]. In human intestinal lumen, there are many microorganisms involved in H2S production and metabolism, and H2S produced via microbial metabolic reactions can easily penetrate into the...
Silver nanoparticles also possess a wide spectrum of antimicrobial activity to a large variety of microorganisms.50 Additionally, Ag NPs also have the potential to function as detectors, identifying and responding to changes in environmental conditions, including detecting contaminants, assessing microbial ...
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