Publications by authors named "Maria Cid-Rodriguez"
Background: The Mediterranean Region holds significant ecological importance, characterised by its unique climate, biodiversity and the crucial role it plays in global ecosystems. Mediterranean streams are naturally highly-stressed environments mainly due to fluctuations in water quantity. River flow generally varies from perennial to ephemeral and temporary rivers constitute significant water resources.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPeatlands play a crucial role in carbon (C) sequestration and biodiversity conservation. However, these environments are highly vulnerable, and Europe has lost >60 % of its peatland habitat in recent decades. Cattle grazing and trampling contribute to peatland degradation, which generally result in a shift from moss-dominated vegetation to vascular plants and in lower C sequestration rates.
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- This study examined the microbial and bacteriophage diversity in cheese-production facilities using natural whey starter (NWS) cultures, specifically for Trentingrana cheese.
- Researchers analyzed samples from six dairy factories over four months, discovering a dominant bacterial species in NWS cultures and variations based on temperature conditions during production.
- Findings revealed a high presence of bacteriophages, yet the microbial quality remained good, indicating that diverse bacterial strains in NWS cultures help prevent phage dominance and maintain effective acidification during cheese production.