Genus-targeted markers for the taxonomic identification and monitoring of coagulase-positive and coagulase-negative Staphylococcus species.

The Staphylococcus genus comprises multiple pathogenic and opportunistic species that represent a risk to public health. Epidemiological studies require accurate taxonomic classification of isolates with enough resolution to distinguish clonal complexes. Unfortunately, 16 S rRNA molecular analysis and phenotypic characterization cannot distinguish all species and do not offer enough resolution to assess intraspecific diversity.

The potential of PGPR and -based bioproducts and resistant cultivars as tools to manage clubroot disease in cruciferous crops.

The objective of this research was to determine the potential use of eco-friendly technologies to reduce the clubroot disease caused by , the main constraint of cruciferous crops worldwide. Two commercial bioproducts were evaluated in susceptible broccoli, one based on the PGPR consortium (, , and K84) and the other one based on Th003 (Tricotec WG). Additionally, the resistant broccoli cv.

Fine Resolution Analysis of Microbial Communities Provides Insights Into the Variability of Cocoa Bean Fermentation.

Cocoa bean fermentation is an important microbial process, where most metabolites that affect chocolate quality and aroma are generated. Production of reproducible high-quality beans is a major challenge because most fermentations occur in open containers with a lack of variable control. Here we present a study that aims to identify the effect of farm protocols, climate, and bean mass exposure, in the dynamics and composition of microbial communities.