It was established that different climatic and geographic conditions do not result in the presence of phenotipically and genotipically different enterococci in cheeses. E. hirae containing enterocin P gene was isolated. This bacteriocin is otherways tipical for E. durans and E. faecalis. Half of the E. faecium isolates contained genes for the antigen A and for the virulence factors not so common for this species (AS, gelE and feromons) which is scientifically important observation since it supports the concerns of some researchers about the use of enterococci in nutrition.
D.09 Tutoring for postgraduate students
COBISS.SI-ID: 242171136A leaflet was published with a purpose to promote and disseminate the results of EU project TRUEFOOD. The working group in which we participate deals with the study of microbial populations of traditional cheeses, with the aim to compose protective starter cultures able to prevent the propagation and activity of Staphylococcus aureus and Listeria monocytogenes which are often found in raw milk cheeses and present a risk for the consumers. The project and the leaflet were presented on the Radgona's fair.
F.18 Transfer of new know-how to direct users (seminars, fora, conferences)
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