Publications by authors named "Pauline Gerber"
Microorganisms
March 2024
Article Synopsis
- Investigating the diversity of a lactic acid bacterium, crucial for dairy, revealed low variability among strains from the Saint-Nectaire PDO area but notable genetic differences within the subspecies.
- Researchers isolated and characterized 15 unique strains, analyzing genetic diversity through phylogenetic methods and studying their proteolytic activity and volatile compound production.
- The findings indicate that while the genetic diversity is modest, the unique traits of these strains make them potential candidates for creating specialized starter cultures in cheese production.
Front Microbiol
November 2023
Article Synopsis
- - The study highlights the importance of rapid acidification in cheese manufacturing but notes that over-reliance on commercial strains may negatively affect the cheese's unique characteristics.
- - Researchers focused on local cheese-producing regions, specifically the Saint-Nectaire PDO area, to explore the genetic and functional diversity of autochthonous starter cultures isolated from milk.
- - Findings showed significant genetic variation among isolates, with five distinct groups identified, and varied functional properties, particularly in acidifying abilities, suggesting local strains could enhance the sensory quality of cheeses.
