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Changes in Bacterial Composition of Zucchini Flowers Exposed to Refrigeration Temperatures
Joint Authors
Carito, A.
Calabrese, N.
Cefola, M.
Vanadia, S.
Baruzzi, F.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-04-01
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Natural & Life Sciences (Multidisciplinary)
Medicine
Information Technology and Computer Science
Abstract EN
Microbial spoilage is one of the main factors affecting the quality of fresh fruits and vegetables, leading to off-flavor, fermented aroma, and tissue decay.
The knowledge of microbial growth kinetics is essential for estimating a correct risk assessment associated with consuming raw vegetables and better managing the development of spoilage microorganisms.
This study shows, for the first time, that only a part of total microbial community, originally present on fresh harvested female zucchini flowers, was able to adapt itself to refrigerated conditions.
Through the study of microbial growth kinetics it was possible to isolate forty-four strains belonging to twenty-two species of the genera Acinetobacter, Arthrobacter, Bacillus, Enterobacter, Erwinia, Klebsiella, Pantoea, Pseudoclavibacter, Pseudomonas, Serratia, Staphylococcus, and Weissella, suggesting Enterobacteriaceae as potentially responsible for pistil spoilage.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Baruzzi, F.& Cefola, M.& Carito, A.& Vanadia, S.& Calabrese, N.. 2012. Changes in Bacterial Composition of Zucchini Flowers Exposed to Refrigeration Temperatures. The Scientific World Journal،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-447834
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Baruzzi, F.…[et al.]. Changes in Bacterial Composition of Zucchini Flowers Exposed to Refrigeration Temperatures. The Scientific World Journal No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-447834
American Medical Association (AMA)
Baruzzi, F.& Cefola, M.& Carito, A.& Vanadia, S.& Calabrese, N.. Changes in Bacterial Composition of Zucchini Flowers Exposed to Refrigeration Temperatures. The Scientific World Journal. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-447834
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-447834