in this study, the effect of gelatin-chitosan edible coating on the quality of chicken breast during 9 days of refrigerated storage (4 was investigated. three concentrations of gelatin (3, 6 and 8% w/v) and two concentrations of chitosan (1 and 2% w/v) were used to prepare the coating materials. samples was divided in 7 group, no coating (control), gelatin 3% and chitosan 1% (sample 2), gelatin...

toxicity and damages caused by soil pollution with crude oil and its microbial responses may depend on nitrogen bioavailability and its form. so, the main objective of this study is to investigate the effects of crude oil and various forms of n consumption on c mineralization and microbial biomass. the experiment was done in the form of factorial (3×4) design using crd (completely randomized de...

In 125 years since Metchnikoff proposed the use of Metarhizium anisopliae to control the wheat cockchafer and brought about the first field trials, microbial control has progressed from the application of naturalists' observations to biotechnology and precision delivery. This review highlights major milestones in its evolution and presents a perspective on its current direction. Fungal pathogen...

background and objectives: pre-requisite programs (prps) are “primary conditions and requirements essential for haccp operations, which are crucial in food safety programs”. the present study was conducted to evaluate the impact of implementation of prps on the microbial parameters of pasteurized milk (according to the national standard of iran). effectiveness of haccp operation requirements an...

the aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of mentha longofolia plant (mlp) and its essential oils (mle) on ruminal fermentation and protozoa population in goat. the mlp at six levels 0, 25, 35, 55, 75 and 100 mg/30 ml, and the essential oil at six levels 0, 1700,3000,6700,8300 and 10000 mg/l plus monensin (as positive control, 50 mg and dissolved in ethanol) added to rumen fluid respect...