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Two greenhouse studies were undertaken: (1) To assess the effects of prescribed fire frequency on AM spore abundance, species variety, and AM percent root colonization of Sudan grass Sorghum Sudanese L., between an annually burned site (#11), and a seven-year burned site (# 24) …

The main objective of this study is to understand the aerobiology of Penicillium and Aspergillus (Pen/Asp) spores because of their importance as aeroallergens and toxin producers. Air samples were collected with a Burkard spore trap (orifice d50 3.7 μm) that was located on the r…

Spores of foodborne pathogens can survive traditional thermal-processing schedules used in the manufacturing of processed meat products. Heat activated spores can germinate and grow to hazardous levels if these products are improperly chilled. Germination and outgrowth of Clostr…

Clostridium difficile is a common and potentially fatal cause of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea and pseudomembranous colitis worldwide. It has been isolated from patients and their surroundings, in healthcare facilities and from the community. C. difficile is able to survive fo…