Catalase-positive Gram-positive bacilli, commonly called “diphtheroids” or “coryneform”
bacteria were historically nearly always dismissed as contaminants when recovered from …

Mycotoxins are secondary metabolites produced by various toxigenic fungi belonging to the
genera Aspergillus, Fusarium and Penicillium. They have mutagenic, teratogenic …

The present study, a novel haloalkaliphilic Cr (VI) tolerant bacterial strain,
Cellulosimicrobium funkei AR8, was isolated and characterized for its high Cr (VI) reduction …

Practical Handbook of Microbiology, 4th edition provides basic, clear and concise
knowledge and practical information about working with microorganisms. Useful to anyone …

Aspergillus flavus, Aspergillus parasiticus, and Aspergillus nomius contaminate corn,
sorghum, rice, peanuts, tree nuts, figs, ginger, nutmeg, and milk. They produce aflatoxins …

The main purpose of bovine colostrum, being the milk secreted by a cow after giving birth, is
to transfer passive immunity to the calf. The calves have an immature immune system as …

EFSA was requested to assess the safety of a broad range of biological agents in the context
of notifications for market authorisation as sources of food and feed additives, enzymes and …

Commercial agricultural products are increasingly being produced and sold in the market
worldwide and are claimed to have a major impact on increasing crop productivity. The main …

Background Cellulosimicrobium species, formely known as Oerskovia species, are gram-
positive bacilli belonging to the order Actinomycetales. They rarely cause human infections …

Two experiments were conducted to screen microorganisms with aflatoxin B 1 (AFB 1)
removal potential from soils and to evaluate their ability in reducing the toxic effects of AFB 1 …