A review of current and emergent biofilm control strategies

• Type: Another Publication in an International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2010

Authors

Manuel Simoes (Author) FEUP; Lucia C Simoes (Author) Other; Maria J Vieira (Author) Other

Journal

Title: LWT - Food Science and Technology

Vol. 43

Pages: 573-583

ISSN: 0023-6438

Publisher: Elsevier

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Scientific classification

FOS: Agrarian Sciences > Other Agrarian Sciences

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-003-74N

DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2009.12.008

Abstract (EN): Microbial adhesion to surfaces and the consequent biofilm formation has been documented in many different environments Biofilms constitute a protected mode of growth that allows microorganisms to survival in hostile environments, being their physiology and behavior significantly different from their planktonic counterparts in dairy industry, biofilms may be a source of recalcitrant contaminations, causing food spoilage and are possible sources of public health problems such as outbreaks of foodborne pathogens Biofilms are difficult to eradicate due to their resistant phenotype. However, conventional cleaning and disinfection regimens may also contribute to inefficient biofilm control and to the dissemination of resistance. Consequently, new control strategies are constantly emerging with main incidence in the use of biosolutions (enzymes, phages, interspecies interactions and antimicrobial molecules from microbial origin). The present review will focus on describing the mechanisms involved in biofilm formation and behavior, deleterious effects associated with their presence. and some of the current and emergent control strategies, providing new insight of concern for food industry.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 11