Biofilm Formation by <i>Listeria monocytogenes</i> 15G01, a Persistent Isolate from a Seafood-Processing Plant, Is Influenced by Inactivation of Multiple Genes Belonging to Different Functional Groups
Jessika Nowak, Sandra B. Visnovsky, Andrew R. Pitman, Cristina D. Cruz, Jon Palmer, Graham C. Fletcher, Steve Flint
Abstract
and the influence of magnesium on the biofilm structure. The results strongly suggest an involvement in biofilm formation for the four genes and provide a basis for further studies to analyze gene regulation to assess the specific role of these biofilm-associated genes.
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Listeria monocytogenesBiofilmBiologyListeriaPersistence (discontinuity)MicrobiologyFood microbiologyFood scienceBacteriaBiotechnologyGeneticsEngineeringGeotechnical engineeringListeria monocytogenes in Food SafetyBacterial biofilms and quorum sensingMicrobial Inactivation Methods