In this study, we present the draft genome sequence for Lactobacillus curvatus FLEC03. This strain was isolated from beef carpaccio packaged in a modified atmosphere. The draft genome will contribute to understanding the role of L. curvatus strains in food products (fermentation, biopreservation, or spoilage) through comparative genomics with other strains.

-Electronic noses employs different types of electronic gas sensors that have partial specificity and an appropriate pattern recognition techniques capable of recognizing simple and complex odors. This paper focuses on use of electronic noses that use metal oxide gas sensors. In this paper,we present the quality assessment applications to food and beverages, that includes determination of fresh...

The SOS response is a conserved inducible pathway in bacteria that is involved in DNA repair and restart of stalled replication forks. Activation of the SOS response can result in stress resistance and mutagenesis. In food processing facilities and during food preservation, bacteria are exposed to stresses and stimuli that potentially activate the SOS response, resulting in resistant or adapted...

UNLABELLED When nutrients are scarce, Bacillus species form metabolically dormant and extremely resistant spores that enable survival over long periods of time under conditions not permitting growth. The presence of specific nutrients triggers spore germination through interaction with germinant receptors located in the spore's inner membrane. Bacillus licheniformis is a biotechnologically impo...