Fungi play many roles in different ecosystems. The precise identification of fungi is important
in different aspects. Historically, they were identified based on morphological characteristics …

Vineyard provides an apt environment for growth of different types of microorganisms. The
microbial domain is greatly affected by changing climatic conditions, geographical region …

Nowadays, the use of sulfur dioxide (SO2) during the winemaking process is a controversial
societal issue. In order to reduce its use, various alternatives are emerging, in particular …

Klebsiella pneumoniae can cause serious pneumonitis in humans. The bacterium is also the
common causative agent of hospital-acquired multidrug-resistant (MDR) infections. Here we …

(1) Background: The identification of microorganisms includes traditional biochemical
methods, molecular biology methods evaluating the conserved regions of rRNA, and the …

Rapid yeast identification is of particular importance in monitoring wine fermentation and
assessing strain application in winemaking. We used MALDI-TOF MS analysis supported by …

Proteins are essential for human tissues and organs, and they require adequate intake for
normal physiological functions. With a growing global population, protein demand rises …

Klebsiella oxytoca is a recently emerging pathogen that can cause necrotizing enterocolitis,
hemorrhagic colitis, sepsis-associated purpura fulminans, and infective endocarditis in …

Foodborne pathogens have gained sustained public attention, exerted significant pressure
on food manufacturers, and posed serious health risks to human. Matrix-assisted laser …

Three new strains of Phaffia rhodozyma yeast have recently been isolated in Poland. The
aim of this study was to phenotypically characterize these strains and to compare them with …