The aim of this study was to use a meta-analytic approach to evaluate the effect of commercially available yeast probiotic “Actisaf<sup>®</sup>; Sc 47” (Saccharomyces cerevisiae CNCM I-4407)...The aim of this study was to use a meta-analytic approach to evaluate the effect of commercially available yeast probiotic “Actisaf<sup>®</sup>; Sc 47” (Saccharomyces cerevisiae CNCM I-4407) produced and marketed by Phileo by Lesaffre on milk performance in dairy cows. Data from 22 trials including 17 with parallel designs and 5 with cross-over designs were collected, and only data with parallel designs were analyzed. From those trials, 4 are published and 13 are from technical reports. In total, 34 comparisons and 1074 dairy cows met the criteria for inclusion in the final analysis of milk yield (MY). For energy corrected milk (ECM), six trials with 12 comparisons and 476 dairy cows met the criteria for inclusion in the final analysis. Because the data are from different trials with different conditions, the statistical model defined includes the fixed effect of the treatment (with vs. without Actisaf<sup>®</sup> Sc 47) and the random effect of the trial. The meta-analysis showed a moderate heterogeneity for MY and ECM. The random effect meta-analysis showed an estimated mean difference +1.72 kg/d [95% confidence interval (CI): 1.01 to 2.44] and +2.45 kg/d (95% CI: 1.73 to 3.17) for MY and ECM respectively, in favour of Actisaf<sup>®</sup><sup> </sup>Sc 47. The analysis of data without trials conducted under heat stress conditions showed positive effect of Actisaf<sup>®</sup> Sc 47. The random effect meta-analysis showed an estimated mean difference of +1.69 kg/d [95% CI: 1.24 to 2.14] and +2.92 kg/d (95% CI: 2.45 to 3.40) for MY and ECM respectively, in favour of Actisaf<sup>®</sup> Sc 47. These observations provide strong evidence that this commercially available yeast probiotic can significantly improve milk performances of dairy cows under different conditions.展开更多
The cellular fatty acids from a total of 62 strains of Torulopsis glabrata (T. glabrata), Saccharomyces cerevisiae (S. cerevisiae), Rhodotorula rubra (R. rubra), Candida krusei (C. krusei), Candida albicans (C. albica...The cellular fatty acids from a total of 62 strains of Torulopsis glabrata (T. glabrata), Saccharomyces cerevisiae (S. cerevisiae), Rhodotorula rubra (R. rubra), Candida krusei (C. krusei), Candida albicans (C. albicans) and Candida tropicalis (C. tropicalis) were examined by capillary gas chromatography. On the basis of fatty acid composition, all strains could be differentiated as to species. These results indicate that capillary gas chromatographic analysis of cellular fatty acids is likely to be useful for rapid identification or grouping of newer isolates of yeast species.展开更多
This review is focused on using computer image analysis as a means of objective and quantitative characterizing optical images of the macroscopic (e.g. microbial colonies) and the microscopic (e.g. single cell) object...This review is focused on using computer image analysis as a means of objective and quantitative characterizing optical images of the macroscopic (e.g. microbial colonies) and the microscopic (e.g. single cell) objects in the microbiological research. This is the way of making many visual inspection assays more objective and less time and labor consuming. Also, it can provide new visually inaccessible information on relation between some optical parameters and various biological features of the microbial cul-tures. Of special interest is application of image analysis in fluorescence microscopy as it opens new ways of using fluorescence based methodology for single microbial cell studies. Examples of using image analysis in the studies of both the macroscopic and the microscopic microbiological objects obtained by various imaging techniques are presented and discussed.展开更多
Application of the computer image analysis for improving microbial viability assessment by plate count and fluorescence microscopy was investigated. Yeast cells were used as a model microorganism. The application of t...Application of the computer image analysis for improving microbial viability assessment by plate count and fluorescence microscopy was investigated. Yeast cells were used as a model microorganism. The application of the improved methods for the viability assessment of yeast cells after preservation by freezing and freeze-drying was demonstrated.展开更多
文摘The aim of this study was to use a meta-analytic approach to evaluate the effect of commercially available yeast probiotic “Actisaf<sup>®</sup>; Sc 47” (Saccharomyces cerevisiae CNCM I-4407) produced and marketed by Phileo by Lesaffre on milk performance in dairy cows. Data from 22 trials including 17 with parallel designs and 5 with cross-over designs were collected, and only data with parallel designs were analyzed. From those trials, 4 are published and 13 are from technical reports. In total, 34 comparisons and 1074 dairy cows met the criteria for inclusion in the final analysis of milk yield (MY). For energy corrected milk (ECM), six trials with 12 comparisons and 476 dairy cows met the criteria for inclusion in the final analysis. Because the data are from different trials with different conditions, the statistical model defined includes the fixed effect of the treatment (with vs. without Actisaf<sup>®</sup> Sc 47) and the random effect of the trial. The meta-analysis showed a moderate heterogeneity for MY and ECM. The random effect meta-analysis showed an estimated mean difference +1.72 kg/d [95% confidence interval (CI): 1.01 to 2.44] and +2.45 kg/d (95% CI: 1.73 to 3.17) for MY and ECM respectively, in favour of Actisaf<sup>®</sup><sup> </sup>Sc 47. The analysis of data without trials conducted under heat stress conditions showed positive effect of Actisaf<sup>®</sup> Sc 47. The random effect meta-analysis showed an estimated mean difference of +1.69 kg/d [95% CI: 1.24 to 2.14] and +2.92 kg/d (95% CI: 2.45 to 3.40) for MY and ECM respectively, in favour of Actisaf<sup>®</sup> Sc 47. These observations provide strong evidence that this commercially available yeast probiotic can significantly improve milk performances of dairy cows under different conditions.
文摘The cellular fatty acids from a total of 62 strains of Torulopsis glabrata (T. glabrata), Saccharomyces cerevisiae (S. cerevisiae), Rhodotorula rubra (R. rubra), Candida krusei (C. krusei), Candida albicans (C. albicans) and Candida tropicalis (C. tropicalis) were examined by capillary gas chromatography. On the basis of fatty acid composition, all strains could be differentiated as to species. These results indicate that capillary gas chromatographic analysis of cellular fatty acids is likely to be useful for rapid identification or grouping of newer isolates of yeast species.
文摘This review is focused on using computer image analysis as a means of objective and quantitative characterizing optical images of the macroscopic (e.g. microbial colonies) and the microscopic (e.g. single cell) objects in the microbiological research. This is the way of making many visual inspection assays more objective and less time and labor consuming. Also, it can provide new visually inaccessible information on relation between some optical parameters and various biological features of the microbial cul-tures. Of special interest is application of image analysis in fluorescence microscopy as it opens new ways of using fluorescence based methodology for single microbial cell studies. Examples of using image analysis in the studies of both the macroscopic and the microscopic microbiological objects obtained by various imaging techniques are presented and discussed.
文摘Application of the computer image analysis for improving microbial viability assessment by plate count and fluorescence microscopy was investigated. Yeast cells were used as a model microorganism. The application of the improved methods for the viability assessment of yeast cells after preservation by freezing and freeze-drying was demonstrated.
文摘为探究产香酵母菌对耙豌豆挥发性风味物质的影响,该文用5种酵母(安琪酵母、季也蒙毕赤酵母、酿酒酵母、鲁氏酵母和近平滑假丝酵母)对耙豌豆进行固态发酵5 d。采用电子鼻结合GC-MS对发酵耙豌豆挥发性风味物质进行鉴定分析,通过主成分分析和偏最小二乘-判别分析(partial least square-discriminant analysis,PLS-DA)对不同酵母菌发酵耙豌豆的香气进行差异分析。电子鼻分析表明酵母菌发酵对耙豌豆挥发性风味有影响,酵母发酵耙豌豆与未发酵耙豌豆整体风味差异较大。GC-MS共检测出69种挥发性风味物质,系以醇类和酸类为主,其次为酯类和酮类。5种不同酵母发酵耙豌豆的挥发性香气成分差异显著(P<0.05),假丝酵母发酵耙豌豆样品中的挥发性风味物质种类最丰富,含38种。PLS-DA模型筛选得到12种关键风味物质(VIP>1),主要是异丙醇、异戊醇、2-甲基丁醇和乙酸乙酯等物质,赋予发酵耙豌豆醇香、果香和麦芽香。因此,产香酵母能降低耙豌豆的豆腥味,显著改善耙豌豆的风味。综上,该研究为酵母发酵耙豌豆工业化生产提供数据支持,为开发发酵型耙豌豆产品提供理论基础。