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Cold adaptation of micro-organisms: ecological, technological and health impact.

Adaptation au froid des micro-organismes : importance écologique, technologique et hygiénique.

Author(s) : LABADIE J. C.

Summary

The author firstly examines psychrotrophic micro-organisms in natural media then discusses the physiological and molecular basis of cold adaptation of psychrophilic and psychrotrophic micro-organisms. He then examines the importance of these micro-organisms in foodstuffs (spoilage and pathogenic bacteria) and lastly discusses the influence of cold on the virulence of these organisms.

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Pages: p. 63-76

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  • Original title: Adaptation au froid des micro-organismes : importance écologique, technologique et hygiénique.
  • Record ID : 1999-1595
  • Languages: French
  • Subject: General information
  • Source: Hygiene, Quality and Safety in the Cold Chain and Air Conditioning.
  • Publication date: 1998/09/16
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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