Application of coliphage as biocontrol agent in combination with gamma irradiation to eliminate multi-drug-resistant E. coli in minimally processed vegetables.

Biofilm formation is a rising concern in the food industry. Escherichia coli (E. coli) is one of the most important food-borne pathogens that can survive in food and food-related environments and eventually produce biofilms.

Combinational inhibitory action of essential oils and gamma irradiation for controlling and growth and their aflatoxins biosynthesis in vitro and in situ conditions.

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of certain essential oils (star anise, lemon leaves, marjoram, fennel, and lavender) on the fungal growth of and and their production of aflatoxin B1 (AFB1). The degree of suppression of the aflatoxigenic strains' growth and their production of AFB1 is mainly affected by the kind and the concentration of the tested essential oils (EOs). Star anise essential oil had the lowest minimum inhibitory concentration (0.

Solar radiation-induced synthesis of bacterial cellulose/silver nanoparticles (BC/AgNPs) composite using BC as reducing and capping agent.

In the present work, a simple, novel, and ecofriendly method for synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) and BC/AgNP composite using bacterial cellulose (BC) nanofibers soaked in AgNO solution under induction action of solar radiation. The photochemical reduction of silver Ag + ions into silver nanoparticles (Ag) was confirmed using UV visible spectra; the surface plasmon resonance of synthesized AgNPs was localized around 425 nm. The mean diameter of AgNPs obtained by DLS analysis was 52.

Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus ochraceus inhibition and reduction of aflatoxins and ochratoxin A in maize by irradiation.

Grains are susceptible to contamination by molds; some cause spoilage and others produce certain mycotoxins that cause a serious health threat to humans and animals. Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus ochraceus and their mycotoxins, aflatoxins and ochratoxin A, are natural contaminants of various agricultural commodities. Control of these molds and their mycotoxins in food commodities is of utmost importance; therefore, the target of this research was to explore the effects of gamma irradiation doses on the growth of A.

Degradation of some organophosphorus pesticides in aqueous solution by gamma irradiation.

This study reviews the effect of different gamma radiation doses (1, 3, 5, 10 and 20 kGy) on the degradation of chlorfenvinphos, diazinon, dimethoate, and profenofos at different concentrations (0.5, 1.0, and 5 μg/mL) in aqueous solutions (deionized, tap, and groundwater).

Changes in and shortcomings of control strategies, drug stockpiles, and vaccine development during outbreaks of avian influenza A H5N1, H1N1, and H7N9 among humans.

The purpose of this review is to provide a reference for the future prevention and control of emerging infectious diseases by summarizing the control strategies, the status of drugs and vaccines, and shortcomings during three major outbreaks of avian influenza among humans (H5N1 in 2003, H1N1 in 2009, and H7N9 in 2013). Data on and documents regarding the three influenza outbreaks have been reviewed. Results indicated that the response to pandemic influenza outbreaks has improved markedly in terms of control strategies, stockpiles of antivirals, and vaccine development.