Native Cultivable Bacteria from the Blueberry Microbiome as Novel Potential Biocontrol Agents.

Blueberry production is affected by fungal postharvest pathogens, including and , the causative agents of gray mold disease and Alternaria rot, respectively. Biocontrol agents adapted to blueberries and local environments are not known to date. Here, we report on the search for and the identification of cultivable blueberry epiphytic bacteria with the potential to combat the aforementioned fungi.

Assessment of the plasmidome of an extremophilic microbial community from the Diamante Lake, Argentina.

Diamante Lake located at 4589 m.a.s.

Screening Methods for Isolation of Biocontrol Epiphytic Yeasts against in Lemons.

Worldwide, the green rot caused by is one of the most aggressive postharvest diseases of lemons. Searching for sustainable alternatives to chemical fungicides, epiphytic yeasts as potential biocontrol agents were isolated from citrus fruits using a tailor-made selective medium. For disclosing their antagonistic potential against , obtained isolates were subjected to direct screening methods, both in vitro and in vivo.

Improving Limb Salvage for Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia With Spinal Cord Stimulation: A Retrospective Analysis.

Introduction: Chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI) represents the most severe form of peripheral artery disease (PAD). Up to a third of CLTI patients are not eligible to receive first-line treatments such as bypass surgery or endovascular interventions. Epidural spinal cord stimulation (SCS) has been used as a method to improve microcirculatory blood flow and relieve ischemic pain in CTLI patients.

Killer Yeasts for the Biological Control of Postharvest Fungal Crop Diseases.

Every year and all over the world the fungal decay of fresh fruit and vegetables frequently generates substantial economic losses. Synthetic fungicides, traditionally used to efficiently combat the putrefactive agents, emerged, however, as the cause of environmental and human health issues. Given the need to seek for alternatives, several biological approaches were followed, among which those with killer yeasts stand out.