Extracellular Polymeric Substance Articles & Analysis: This-Year
5 articles found
They consist of microbial communities embedded within extracellular polymeric substances that bind cells together and anchor them to surfaces. ...
A Chemistry-Based Approach to Fly and Odor Control Abstract Persistent fly infestations and odor generation in agricultural, industrial, and municipal systems are commonly treated as surface-level sanitation issues. However, growing evidence suggests these challenges are rooted in the structural and microbial dynamics of biofilm. This article examines the role of biofilm as a foundational ...
Abstract Agricultural irrigation systems represent complex physicochemical environments capable of supporting persistent microbial populations. These microbial communities establish on wetted infrastructure surfaces and contribute to long-term system instability, including emitter flow restriction, biofilm formation, and infrastructure degradation. Oxidation-reduction potential (ORP) serves as a ...
While ATP monitoring effectively measures residual organic contamination, it does not assess biofilm architecture, extracellular polymeric substance (EPS) matrices, or the survival of pathogens protected within structured microbial communities. ...
Abstract In agricultural production and post-harvest handling, inconsistent pathogen control is commonly attributed to environmental variability, application technique, or insufficient chemical strength. However, increasing evidence suggests that biofilm-mediated microbial protection plays a critical and often underappreciated role in treatment ...