Most bacteria in nature exist in aggregated communities known as biofilms, and cells within
a biofilm demonstrate major physiological changes compared to their planktonic …

Biofilms are microbial communities characterized by their adhesion to solid surfaces and the
production of a matrix of exopolymeric substances, consisting of polysaccharides, proteins …

Microbial life abounds on surfaces in both natural and industrial environments, one of which
is the food industry. A solid substrate, water and some nutrients are sufficient to allow the …

A community-based sessile life style is the normal mode of growth and survival for many
bacterial species. Under such conditions, cell-to-cell interactions are inevitable and …

Attachment of microorganisms to food contact surfaces and the subsequent formation of
biofilms may cause equipment damage, food spoilage and even diseases. Mixed-species …

This review examines the impact of microbial communities colonizing food processing
environments in the form of biofilms on food safety and food quality. The focus is both on …

Cross-contamination is a primary cause of pathogen contamination in fresh-produce
affecting any point of its production-distribution chain. This work provides a review of the …

Biofilms constitute the prevalent way of life for microorganisms in both natural and man-
made environments. Biofilm-dwelling cells display greater tolerance to antimicrobial agents …

The high prevalence and significance of multispecies biofilms have now been demonstrated
in various bacterial habitats with medical, industrial, and ecological relevance. It is highly …

Existence of most bacterial species, in natural, industrial, and clinical settings in the form of
surface-adhered communities or biofilms has been well acknowledged for decades …