Effect of Synthetic and Biological Plant Growth Stimulants and Soil Amendments on the Development of Maize in Various Soil Moisture Conditions by Monika Grzanka, Łukasz Sobiech, Romana Głowicka-Wołoszyn, Dominika Radzikowska-Kujawska

“…The tested substances and microorganisms may, therefore, be a good solution for protecting plants against the effects of drought.…”
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Probiotics and Paraprobiotics—New Proposal for Functional Food by Barbara Sionek, Magdalena Gantner

“…However, the lack of separate regulations for non-viable microorganisms appears to be the main obstacle for this segment of food manufacturing.…”
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Microbial Translocation in Chronic Liver Diseases by Marilia Rita Pinzone, Benedetto Maurizio Celesia, Michele Di Rosa, Bruno Cacopardo, Giuseppe Nunnari

“…The intestinal microflora is not only involved in the digestion of nutrients, but also in local immunity, forming a barrier against pathogenic microorganisms. The derangement of the gut microflora may lead to microbial translocation, defined as the passage of viable microorganisms or bacterial products (i.e., LPS, lipopeptides) from the intestinal lumen to the mesenteric lymph nodes and other extraintestinal sites. …”
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Antimicrobial activity of Chitosan-silver nanoparticles made from jewelry industry silver waste by Perdana Muhammad Iqbal, Kusuma Ikhwan Yuda, Dwandaru Wipsar Sunu Brams, Yulianti Evy, Tóth Barbara, Csupor Dezső, Takó Miklós, Vágvölgyi Csaba

“…The CS-AgNP inhibited the growth of tested microorganisms with minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC50) values between 1.7 and 4.25 mg/mL. …”
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Isolation and Identification of Pyrene Mineralizing Mycobacterium spp. from Contaminated and Uncontaminated Sources by Christopher W. M. Lease, Richard H. Bentham, Sharyn E. Gaskin, Albert L. Juhasz

“…The present study demonstrates that PAH degrading microorganisms may be isolated from a diverse range of environmental matrices. …”
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More than PHB – the PHAmily of Copolymers: Justifications for Broader Use and Summary of Biodegradation Facts on Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) – A Review by M. Lackner, P. Costa, M. Koller, M. Zinn

“…Nevertheless, due to their biosynthesis in living microorganisms, a good degree of biodegradability is expected. …”
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Genetic Diversity Quantification and Characterization of Spore-Forming Bacteria Isolated from Milk Powder Produced in Rio Grande Do Sul, Brazil by Marion Ruis, Hans Fröder, Karla Joseane Perez

“…Abstract Heat treatment used in milk powder processing cannot always inactivate spore-forming microorganisms. Toxin deterioration and production by some species are significant concerns for the dairy industry, making the identification of these microorganisms essential for solving problems with the quality of the products. …”
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Multiple action sites of ultrasound on Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus by Xinyu Liao, Jiao Li, Yuanjie Suo, Shiguo Chen, Xingqian Ye, Donghong Liu, Tian Ding

“…In this study, the action modes of ultrasound on both Gram-negative and Gram-positive microorganisms were estimated. From colony results, ultrasound acted as an irreversible effect on both Eshcerichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus without sublethal injury. …”
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Multiple Consecutive Cervicovaginal Cytology Specimens Confirm Persistent Colonization by Cokeromyces recurvatus: Case Report and Literature Review by Keng Lor, Christopher P. Hartley, Bobbi S. Pritt, Anna M. Kemp, Amy A. Swanson, Charles D. Sturgis

“…We report a unique case of an asymptomatic 27-year-old female with persistent gynecologic tract colonization by C. recurvatus in which distinctive fungal microorganisms were identified in three samples collected over three consecutive years.…”
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Cultures as types and the utility of viable specimens for fungal nomenclature by Andrey Yurkov, Cobus M. Visagie, Pedro W. Crous, Akira Hashimoto, Christiane Baschien, Dominik Begerow, Martin Kemler, Nathan Schoutteten, Marc Stadler, Nalin N. Wijayawardene, Kevin D. Hyde, Ning Zhang, Teun Boekhout, ICTF Yeast Working Group, Tom W. May, Marco Thines, David L. Hawksworth

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Complete Genome Sequence of the Plant Growth-Promoting Bacterium Hartmannibacter diazotrophicus Strain E19T by Christian Suarez, Stefan Ratering, Torsten Hain, Moritz Fritzenwanker, Alexander Goesmann, Jochen Blom, Trinad Chakraborty, Boyke Bunk, Cathrin Spröer, Jörg Overmann, Sylvia Schnell

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The regulatory effects of (p)ppGpp and indole on cAMP synthesis in <i>Escherichia coli</i> cells by N. M. Kashevarova, E. A. Khaova, A. G. Tkachenko

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Synthesis and Characterization of Paclitaxel-Loaded Silver Nanoparticles: Evaluation of Cytotoxic Effects and Antimicrobial Activity by Tutku Tunç, Ceylan Hepokur, Afşin Kari̇per

“…Compared to standard antibiotics, AgNPs-PTX was highly effective against 4 microorganisms.…”
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The assessment of the facial skin microbiota in patients with seborrheic dermatitis and metabolic syndrome by Kristina Yu. Molodykh, Elena R. Araviiskaia, Evgeny V. Sokolovskiy, Lyudmila A. Kraeva

“…It was found that the colonization of microorganisms on the facial skin was significantly higher in patients of groups 2 and 3 compared to group 1. …”
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Metatranscriptomes-based sequence similarity networks uncover genetic signatures within parasitic freshwater microbial eukaryotes by Arthur Monjot, Jérémy Rousseau, Lucie Bittner, Cécile Lepère

“…Our study confirmed the versatility of mixotrophic metabolisms with a large number of shared protein families among mixotrophic and phototrophic microorganisms as well as mixotrophic and heterotrophic microorganisms. …”
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Effectiveness of the Local Natural Methods of Extending Fruit Shelf Life in Selected Cooler Parts of Uganda. by Mwesigye, Deus

“…NaCl solution kills the microorganisms and as well as reduces their further entry so is Aloe vera gel one of the natural compounds that has gained great interest. …”
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A review on the chemical ecology of the Fucaceae holobionts: from fundamental knowledge to applications by Rousseau, Coralie, Demoulinger, Gautier, Rousvoal, Sylvie, Champeval, Delphine, Dolly, Maurane, Michel, Gurvan, Thomas, François, Markov, Gabriel V., Potin, Philippe, Dittami, Simon M., Prado, Soizic, Leblanc, Catherine, Le Guillard, Cécile

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Modeling Climate‐Driven Vegetation Changes Under Contrasting Temperate and Arid Conditions in the Mediterranean Basin by Marco Bianchini, Mohamed Tarhouni, Matteo Francioni, Marco Fiorentini, Chiara Rivosecchi, Jamila Msadek, Abderrazak Tlili, Farah Chouikhi, Marina Allegrezza, Giulio Tesei, Paola Antonia Deligios, Roberto Orsini, Luigi Ledda, Maria Karatassiou, Athanasios Ragkos, Paride D'Ottavio

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Hygienic Evaluation of Electrolyzed or Ozonated Water-Washed Apples Stored under Different Temperatures and Relative Humidity Conditions by Jiao Wang, Yuequi Pei, Hyejin Kim, Sung-Yong Hong, Ae-Son Om

“…The presence of spoilage and pathogenic microorganisms is a concern for the safety of apples. …”
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Turkish pastramı; the development of its modern processing technique and its preservation with vacuum packaging by Nazif Anıl

“…Although there was no growth for Coliform microorganisms, a mild increase was observed in the total viable cell count (5.6xl06) and in the numbers of Staphylococci (4.5x10³).…”
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