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View article: The trapping of microplastics in the Posidonia oceanica aegagropiles in Tunisian coastal areas—Southern Mediterranean
The trapping of microplastics in the Posidonia oceanica aegagropiles in Tunisian coastal areas—Southern Mediterranean Open
Plastic and microplastic debris (MP) constitute the most important pollutants of the solid litter with a high risk of sediment accumulation. Posidonia oceanica (L.) Delile is the main marine seagrass of the Mediterranean Sea which forms im…
View article: Epibiotic Bacteria Isolated from the Non-Indigenous Species Codium fragile ssp. fragile: Identification, Characterization, and Biotechnological Potential
Epibiotic Bacteria Isolated from the Non-Indigenous Species Codium fragile ssp. fragile: Identification, Characterization, and Biotechnological Potential Open
Due to their richness in organic substances and nutrients, seaweed (macroalgae) harbor a large number of epiphytic bacteria on their surfaces. These bacteria interact with their host in multiple complex ways, in particular, by producing ch…
View article: High-temperature stress induces bacteria-specific adverse and reversible effects on <i>Ulva</i> (Chlorophyta) growth and its chemosphere in a reductionist model system
High-temperature stress induces bacteria-specific adverse and reversible effects on <i>Ulva</i> (Chlorophyta) growth and its chemosphere in a reductionist model system Open
Axenic cultures of the green seaweed Ulva mutabilis were inoculated with bacteria providing essential algal growth and morphogenesis-promoting factors (AGMPFs) and were exposed to temperature shifts from 18 °C to 30 °C. The temperature-dep…
View article: Biotechnological potential of Ulva ohnoi epiphytic bacteria: enzyme production and antimicrobial activities
Biotechnological potential of Ulva ohnoi epiphytic bacteria: enzyme production and antimicrobial activities Open
Seaweed surfaces harbor diverse epibiotic bacterial communities with functions related to morphogenesis, host health, and defense. Among seaweed holobionts, culturable strains can represent innovative sources of bioactive compounds and enz…
View article: High-temperature stress induces bacteria-specific adverse and reversible effects on Ulva (Chlorophyta) growth and its chemosphere in a reductionist model system
High-temperature stress induces bacteria-specific adverse and reversible effects on Ulva (Chlorophyta) growth and its chemosphere in a reductionist model system Open
This dataset contains raw files from a mass spectrometric analysis of the exo-metabolome of the green macroalga Ulva mutabilis (Chlorophyta).
View article: High-temperature stress induces bacteria-specific adverse and reversible effects on Ulva (Chlorophyta) growth and its chemosphere in a reductionist model system
High-temperature stress induces bacteria-specific adverse and reversible effects on Ulva (Chlorophyta) growth and its chemosphere in a reductionist model system Open
This dataset contains raw files from a mass spectrometric analysis of the exo-metabolome of the green macroalga Ulva mutabilis (Chlorophyta).
View article: First Record of the Silverspot Squirrelfish Sargocentron caudimaculatum (Rüppell, 1838) in Mediterranean Waters
First Record of the Silverspot Squirrelfish Sargocentron caudimaculatum (Rüppell, 1838) in Mediterranean Waters Open
On 14th October 2021, a single specimen of Sargocentron caudimaculatum was captured in the locality of Cape Bon, Eastern Tunisia, by a local fisher using gillnets at 60 m depth, on rocky bottom. This observation represents the first record…
View article: First record of the Gracile lizardfish Saurida gracilis (Quoy & Gaimard, 1824) in Mediterranean waters
First record of the Gracile lizardfish Saurida gracilis (Quoy & Gaimard, 1824) in Mediterranean waters Open
In January 2021 during a scientific survey to assess the economic impacts of a Mass Mortality Event, a single individual of the Gracile lizardfish Saurida gracilis (Quoy & Gaimard, 1824) was caught out of Korbous (Northern Tunisia). This o…
View article: First Mediterranean Assessment Report – Chapter 4: Ecosystems
First Mediterranean Assessment Report – Chapter 4: Ecosystems Open
MedECC has prepared the First Mediterranean Assessment Report (MAR1) on the current state and expected risks of climate and environmental change in the Mediterranean Basin. The Chapter 4 is dedicated to the Marine ecosystems, Coastal ecosy…
View article: High-Quality Genome Sequence Assembly of R.A73 Enterococcus faecium Isolated from Freshwater fish mucus
High-Quality Genome Sequence Assembly of R.A73 Enterococcus faecium Isolated from Freshwater fish mucus Open
Background: Whole-genome sequencing using high throughput technologies has revolutionized and speeded up the scientific investigation of bacterial genetics, biochemistry, and molecular biology. Lactic acid bacteria (LABs) have been extensi…
View article: High-Quality Genome Sequence Assembly of R.A73 Enterococcus faecium Isolated from Freshwater fish mucus
High-Quality Genome Sequence Assembly of R.A73 Enterococcus faecium Isolated from Freshwater fish mucus Open
Background: Whole-genome sequencing using high throughput technologies has revolutionized and speeded up the scientific investigation of bacterial genetics, biochemistry, and molecular biology. Lactic acid bacteria (LABs) have been extensi…
View article: High-Quality Genome Sequence Assembly of R.A73 Enterococcus faecium Isolated from Freshwater fish mucus Exhibiting high Probiotic Potential
High-Quality Genome Sequence Assembly of R.A73 Enterococcus faecium Isolated from Freshwater fish mucus Exhibiting high Probiotic Potential Open
Background: Whole-genome sequencing using high throughput technologies has revolutionized and speeded up the scientific investigation of bacterial genetics, biochemistry, and molecular biology. Lactic acid bacteria (LABs) have been extensi…
View article: High-Quality Genome Sequence Assembly of R.A73 Enterococcus faecium Isolated from Freshwater fish mucus Exhibiting high Probiotic Potential
High-Quality Genome Sequence Assembly of R.A73 Enterococcus faecium Isolated from Freshwater fish mucus Exhibiting high Probiotic Potential Open
Background: Whole-genome sequencing using high throughput technologies has revolutionized and speeded up the scientific investigation of bacterial genetics, biochemistry, and molecular biology. Lactic acid bacteria (LABs) have been extensi…
View article: Additional file 1 of High-quality genome sequence assembly of R.A73 Enterococcus faecium isolated from freshwater fish mucus
Additional file 1 of High-quality genome sequence assembly of R.A73 Enterococcus faecium isolated from freshwater fish mucus Open
Additional file 1: Table S1. The DDH probabilities to distinguish between R.A73 strain and reference strains that belonged to the similar Enterococcus genus.
View article: Additional file 2 of High-quality genome sequence assembly of R.A73 Enterococcus faecium isolated from freshwater fish mucus
Additional file 2 of High-quality genome sequence assembly of R.A73 Enterococcus faecium isolated from freshwater fish mucus Open
Additional file 2: Table S2. The Blastp output results between R.A73 protein sequences and BACTIBASE (a database dedicated to bacteriocins) protein sequences.
View article: Crystal Structure, Hirshfeld Surface Analysis and Biological Activities of trans-Dipyridinebis (3-Acetyl-2-Oxo-2H-Chromen-4-Olato)Cobalt(II)
Crystal Structure, Hirshfeld Surface Analysis and Biological Activities of trans-Dipyridinebis (3-Acetyl-2-Oxo-2H-Chromen-4-Olato)Cobalt(II) Open
The novel cobalt(II) complex, trans-dipyridinebis(3-acetyl-2-oxo-2H-chromen-4-olato)cobalt(II), was synthesized in ethanol. The coordination sphere of the cobalt cation was elucidated using single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis and spe…
View article: Antimicrobial Fatty Acids from Green Alga<i>Ulva rigida</i>(Chlorophyta)
Antimicrobial Fatty Acids from Green Alga<i>Ulva rigida</i>(Chlorophyta) Open
This study deals with the antimicrobial potential assessment of Ulva rigida, in regard to collection period and sampling site. Besides, we assess the chemical composition of bioactive compounds. For this purpose, Ulva rigida was seasonally…
View article: Rapid genus identification of selected lactic acid bacteria isolated from Mugil cephalis and Oreochromis niloticus organs using MALDI-TOF
Rapid genus identification of selected lactic acid bacteria isolated from Mugil cephalis and Oreochromis niloticus organs using MALDI-TOF Open
Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) are traditionally used in food and feed bio-industries as they have health-promoting probiotic effect for their host and currently considered safe for human and animal consumption. Recently, we isolated 177 strai…
View article: GEOCHEMICAL AND MINERALOGICAL FINGERPRINTS OF THE SEDIMENTS SUPPLY AND EARLY DIAGENETIC PROCESSES IN THE BIZERTE LAGOON (TUNISIA)
GEOCHEMICAL AND MINERALOGICAL FINGERPRINTS OF THE SEDIMENTS SUPPLY AND EARLY DIAGENETIC PROCESSES IN THE BIZERTE LAGOON (TUNISIA) Open
The Bizerte Lagoon (Tunisia) functions as a sedimentation environment characterized by receiving allochthonous sediments mainly transported by the Ben Hassine, Rharek and Guenich streams, as well as marine sediments from the Mediterranean …
View article: POSSIBLE FUNCTIONS OF BIOMINERALIZATION OF SOME TEXTULARIID (FORAMINIFERA) SPECIES OF THE NW IBERIAN MARGIN
POSSIBLE FUNCTIONS OF BIOMINERALIZATION OF SOME TEXTULARIID (FORAMINIFERA) SPECIES OF THE NW IBERIAN MARGIN Open
The main goal of this work is to analyze the elemental composition of the test's wall of some species/specimens of Textulariids (sub-class Subclass Textulariia), collected in surface sediments of the NW Iberian Margin. The elemental analys…
View article: Antimicrobial Activities of Bacteria Associated with the Brown Alga Padina pavonica
Antimicrobial Activities of Bacteria Associated with the Brown Alga Padina pavonica Open
Macroalgae belonging to the genus Padina are known to produce antibacterial compounds that may inhibit growth of human- and animal pathogens. Hitherto, it was unclear whether this antibacterial activity is produced by the macroalga itself …
View article: Codium fragile subsp. fragile (Suringar) Hariot in Tunisia: morphological data and status of knowledge
Codium fragile subsp. fragile (Suringar) Hariot in Tunisia: morphological data and status of knowledge Open
The Mediterranean Sea is currently facing dramatic changes and threats, including change in native species and accidental introductions. The introduced green alga Codium fragile subsp. fragile (Suringar) Hariot influences diversity and com…
View article: In vitro probiotic profiling of novel <i>Enterococcus faecium</i> and <i>Leuconostoc mesenteroides</i> from Tunisian freshwater fishes
In vitro probiotic profiling of novel <i>Enterococcus faecium</i> and <i>Leuconostoc mesenteroides</i> from Tunisian freshwater fishes Open
Novel lactic acid bacteria isolated from different organs of freshwater fish were examined for their potential application as probiotics in raw and processed foods. Four isolates of Enterococcus faecium and Leuconostoc mesenteroides were i…
View article: Environmental Quality Assessment of Bizerte Lagoon (Tunisia) Using Living Foraminifera Assemblages and a Multiproxy Approach
Environmental Quality Assessment of Bizerte Lagoon (Tunisia) Using Living Foraminifera Assemblages and a Multiproxy Approach Open
This study investigated the environmental quality of the Bizerte Lagoon (Tunisia) through an integrated approach that combined environmental, biogeochemical, and living benthic foraminiferal analyses. Specifically, we analyzed the physicoc…