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View article: Food safety-based evaluation of 3D printed objects
Food safety-based evaluation of 3D printed objects Open
The 3D printing technology involves a digital manufacturing machine that produces three-dimensional objects according to designs created by the user via 3D modelling or computer-aided design/manufacturing (CAD/CAM) software. This work anal…
View article: Monitoring the effect of pH on the growth of pathogenic bacteria using electrical impedance spectroscopy
Monitoring the effect of pH on the growth of pathogenic bacteria using electrical impedance spectroscopy Open
View article: The Use of Chitosan for Flocculation Recovery of Bacillus Biomass Grown on Dairy and Wine Industry Effluents
The Use of Chitosan for Flocculation Recovery of Bacillus Biomass Grown on Dairy and Wine Industry Effluents Open
The downstream processing of efficient biomass-based microbial biopesticides is heavily reliant on obtaining the largest concentration of viable cells in the most cost-effective manner. The goal of this research was to assess the ability o…
View article: Bacillus VOCs in the Context of Biological Control
Bacillus VOCs in the Context of Biological Control Open
A contemporary agricultural production system relying on heavy usage of agrochemicals represents a questionable outlook for sustainable food supply in the future. The visible negative environmental impacts and unforeseen consequences to hu…
View article: Bacillus-Loaded Biochar as Soil Amendment for Improved Germination of Maize Seeds
Bacillus-Loaded Biochar as Soil Amendment for Improved Germination of Maize Seeds Open
Biochar is considered one of the most promising long-term solutions for soil quality improvement, representing an ideal environment for microorganisms’ immobilization. Hence there is a possibility to design microbial products formulated us…
View article: New Perspective on Comparative Chemometric and Molecular Modeling of Antifungal Activity and Herbicidal Potential of Alkyl and Cycloalkyl s-Triazine Derivatives
New Perspective on Comparative Chemometric and Molecular Modeling of Antifungal Activity and Herbicidal Potential of Alkyl and Cycloalkyl s-Triazine Derivatives Open
The contamination of the environment by pesticides is becoming a burning issue in many countries in the World. Development, design, and synthesis of new eco-friendly pesticides and modification of existing ones in order to improve their ef…
View article: Bacillus spp. enzymatic activity to support circular economy
Bacillus spp. enzymatic activity to support circular economy Open
Agricultural and industrial waste represents the most abundant renewable resource in the biosphere and is readily available in substantial quantities. Recently, there has been a growing focus on harnessing the potential of these types of w…
View article: The effects of medium nutritional profile on Bacillus sp. Par 3 plant-growth promoting and biocontrol activity against Botrytis cinerea
The effects of medium nutritional profile on Bacillus sp. Par 3 plant-growth promoting and biocontrol activity against Botrytis cinerea Open
Substantial agricultural losses resulting from plant diseases caused by different plant pathogens are one of the worldwide challenges today. Among these, Botrytis cinerea, responsible for gray mold disease, stands out for its capacity to d…
View article: Effluents from industrial processing of the food of animal origin as media for biocontrol agents production
Effluents from industrial processing of the food of animal origin as media for biocontrol agents production Open
Intensive food production to feed the growing human population requires significant material and energy resources, simultaneously generating large amounts of waste, whose treatment adds an additional cost to the overall production process.…
View article: The Effect of Cultivation Conditions on Antifungal and Maize Seed Germination Activity of Bacillus-Based Biocontrol Agent
The Effect of Cultivation Conditions on Antifungal and Maize Seed Germination Activity of Bacillus-Based Biocontrol Agent Open
Aflatoxin contamination is a global risk and a concerning problem threatening food safety. The biotechnological answer lies in the production of biocontrol agents that are effective against aflatoxins producers. In addition to their biocon…
View article: Dairy and Wine Industry Effluents as Alternative Media for the Production of Bacillus-Based Biocontrol Agents
Dairy and Wine Industry Effluents as Alternative Media for the Production of Bacillus-Based Biocontrol Agents Open
Food industry effluents represent one of the major concerns when it comes to environmental impact; hence, their valorization through different chemical and biological routes has been suggested as a possible solution. The vast amount of org…
View article: Taguchi Grey Relational Analysis for Multi-Response Optimization of Bacillus Bacteria Flocculation Recovery from Fermented Broth by Chitosan to Enhance Biocontrol Efficiency
Taguchi Grey Relational Analysis for Multi-Response Optimization of Bacillus Bacteria Flocculation Recovery from Fermented Broth by Chitosan to Enhance Biocontrol Efficiency Open
Degradation of environment is a challenge to crop production around the world. Biological control of various plant diseases using antagonistic bacteria is an encouraging alternative to traditionally used chemical control strategies. Chitos…
View article: Kenics Static Mixer Combined with Gas Sparging for the Improvement of Cross-Flow Microfiltration: Modeling and Optimization
Kenics Static Mixer Combined with Gas Sparging for the Improvement of Cross-Flow Microfiltration: Modeling and Optimization Open
The use of membrane filtration as a downstream process for microbial biomass harvesting is hampered due to the low permeate flux values achieved during the microfiltration of fermentation broths. Several hydrodynamic methods for increasing…
View article: Screening of Local Wild Xanthomonas Species for Xanthan Production on Crude Glycerol-based Medium
Screening of Local Wild Xanthomonas Species for Xanthan Production on Crude Glycerol-based Medium Open
In this study, the effect of cultivation time on xanthan biosynthesis by different Xanthomonas campestris and Xanthomonas euvesicatoria strains, isolated from crucifers and pepper leaves, respectively, was examined. Xanthan was produced by…
View article: Medium for the Production of Bacillus-Based Biocontrol Agent Effective against Aflatoxigenic Aspergillus flavus: Dual Approach for Modelling and Optimization
Medium for the Production of Bacillus-Based Biocontrol Agent Effective against Aflatoxigenic Aspergillus flavus: Dual Approach for Modelling and Optimization Open
One of the leading limiting factors for wider industrial production and commercialization of microbial biopesticides refers to the high costs of cultivation media. The selection of alternative sources of macronutrients crucial for the grow…
View article: Bioengineering Outlook on Cultivated Meat Production
Bioengineering Outlook on Cultivated Meat Production Open
Cultured meat (also referred to as cultivated meat or cell-based meat)—CM—is fabricated through the process of cellular agriculture (CA), which entails application of bioengineering, i.e., tissue engineering (TE) principles to the producti…
View article: Bacillus velezensis: Biocontrol activity of cells and extracellular compounds against Xanthomonas spp
Bacillus velezensis: Biocontrol activity of cells and extracellular compounds against Xanthomonas spp Open
Bacillus velezensis is a novel biocontrol species exhibiting several mechanisms in biological control of plant pathogens, including antibiosis, production of other types of antimicrobials, such as volatile organic compounds, direct competi…
View article: Valorization of barrel washing winery wastewater through production of microbial biocontrol agents
Valorization of barrel washing winery wastewater through production of microbial biocontrol agents Open
Winery wastewater arising from different wine production phases poses a significant environmental threat and economic burden for wine producers considering the legislative requirements regarding the obligatory wastewater treatment. Taking …
View article: First Report of <i>Pectobacterium punjabense</i> Causing Potato Soft Rot and Blackleg in Serbia
First Report of <i>Pectobacterium punjabense</i> Causing Potato Soft Rot and Blackleg in Serbia Open
Soft rot and blackleg are common diseases of potato (Solanum tuberosum) in Serbia. Opportunistic pectinolytic plant pathogens in the genus Pectobacterium cause soft rot and wilt diseases by cell wall degradation. They cause major economic …
View article: Distribution, Genetic Diversity and Biocontrol of Aflatoxigenic Aspergillus flavus in Serbian Maize Fields
Distribution, Genetic Diversity and Biocontrol of Aflatoxigenic Aspergillus flavus in Serbian Maize Fields Open
Maize is one of the leading export products in the Republic of Serbia. As a country where economic development depends on agriculture, maize production plays a critical role as a crop of strategic importance. Potential aflatoxin contaminat…
View article: Modeling and Optimization of Gas Sparging-Assisted Bacterial Cultivation Broth Microfiltration by Response Surface Methodology and Genetic Algorithm
Modeling and Optimization of Gas Sparging-Assisted Bacterial Cultivation Broth Microfiltration by Response Surface Methodology and Genetic Algorithm Open
Production of highly efficient biomass-based microbial biopesticides significantly depends on downstream processing in terms of obtaining as high concentration of viable cells as possible. Microfiltration is one of the recommended operatio…
View article: Biotechnological production of plant inoculants based on nitrogen-fixing bacteria
Biotechnological production of plant inoculants based on nitrogen-fixing bacteria Open
Nitrogen is one of the essential elements for plant growth and development in terms of DNA and protein synthesis. Its main reservoir in nature is the atmosphere; however, inert molecular nitrogen present in the air isn't a suitable nitroge…
View article: Dynamic Modeling Using Artificial Neural Network of Bacillus Velezensis Broth Cross-Flow Microfiltration Enhanced by Air-Sparging and Turbulence Promoter
Dynamic Modeling Using Artificial Neural Network of Bacillus Velezensis Broth Cross-Flow Microfiltration Enhanced by Air-Sparging and Turbulence Promoter Open
Cross-flow microfiltration is a broadly accepted technique for separation of microbial biomass after the cultivation process. However, membrane fouling emerges as the main problem affecting permeate flux decline and separation process effi…
View article: Pepper Bacterial Spot Control by Bacillus velezensis: Bioprocess Solution
Pepper Bacterial Spot Control by Bacillus velezensis: Bioprocess Solution Open
Pepper bacterial spot is one of the most severe plant diseases in terms of infection persistence and economic losses when it comes to fresh pepper fruits used in nutrition and industrial processing. In this study, Bacillus velezensis IP22 …
View article: Xanthomonas campestris biocontrol agent: Selection, medium formulation and bioprocess kinetic analysis
Xanthomonas campestris biocontrol agent: Selection, medium formulation and bioprocess kinetic analysis Open
Black rot, caused by Xanthomonas campestris pv. campestris, is one of the most important diseases of cruciferous crops which causes significant yield losses. Biological control of black rot by microbial biocontrol agents represents a promi…
View article: Selection of antagonists for biocontrol of Xanthomonas euvesicatoria
Selection of antagonists for biocontrol of Xanthomonas euvesicatoria Open
Xanthomonas euvesicatoria is a worldwide causer of pepper bacterial spot, a bacterial plant disease responsible for massive losses of fresh pepper fruits. Considering the current problems in management of bacterial plant diseases, biologic…
View article: In vitro potential of Bacillus spp. Antagonists for suppression of Xanthomonas euvesicatoria phytopathogens
In vitro potential of Bacillus spp. Antagonists for suppression of Xanthomonas euvesicatoria phytopathogens Open
Bacterial pathogen Xanthomonas euvesicatoria, principal causer of bacterial spot, represents a significant problem in agricultural practice due to high yield losses in the production of pepper and tomato. The development of resistance to c…
View article: Optimizacija uslova umnožavanja i primarnog izdvajanja biomase Bacillus sp. za primenu u fitomedicini
Optimizacija uslova umnožavanja i primarnog izdvajanja biomase Bacillus sp. za primenu u fitomedicini Open
Sve veća potreba za hranom kao posledica povećanja broja ljudi širom sveta dovela je do intenzifikacije poljoprivrednih aktivnosti usmerenih na direktnu proizvodnju hrane i hrane za životinje. U poslednjih nekoliko decenija sve više se gov…
View article: Kinetic analysis of alcoholic fermentation using intermediate and by-products of sugar beet processing in laboratory bioreactor
Kinetic analysis of alcoholic fermentation using intermediate and by-products of sugar beet processing in laboratory bioreactor Open
Bioethanol production in batch culture by free Saccharomyces cerevisiae cells from intermediate and by-products of sugar beet processing was investigated. This research relays on the previously conducted experiments in the bioreactor of 1.…
View article: Effect of different inoculum preparation conditions on the biomass growth and antimicrobial activity of Bacillus sp.
Effect of different inoculum preparation conditions on the biomass growth and antimicrobial activity of Bacillus sp. Open
Plant diseases caused by pathogenic bacteria and fungi can lead to reduced plant growth capacity and significant losses in food production. The use of biopesticides is strongly recommended over applying chemical compounds due to growing co…