Electronic Journal of Polish Agricultural Universities (EJPAU) founded by all Polish Agriculture Universities presents original papers and review articles relevant to all aspects of agricultural sciences. It is target for persons working both in science and industry,regulatory agencies or teaching in agricultural sector. Covered by IFIS Publishing (Food Science and Technology Abstracts), ELSEVIER Science - Food Science and Technology Program, CAS USA (Chemical Abstracts), CABI Publishing UK and ALPSP (Association of Learned and Professional Society Publisher - full membership). Presented in the Master List of Thomson ISI.
2002
Volume 5
Issue 1
Topic:
Food Science and Technology
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D±browski W. , Iwański R. , Bednarska M. , Mędrala D. 2002. THE EFFECT OF CULTURE CONDITIONS ON HYDROPHOBICITY OF STRAINS OF LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES ISOLATED FROM FOOD, EJPAU 5(1), #01.
Available Online: http://www.ejpau.media.pl/volume5/issue1/food/abs-01.html

THE EFFECT OF CULTURE CONDITIONS ON HYDROPHOBICITY OF STRAINS OF LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES ISOLATED FROM FOOD

Waldemar D±browski, Robert Iwański, Magdalena Bednarska, Dagmara Mędrala

 

ABSTRACT



The effect of incubation temperature on hydrophobic properties of Listeria spp. using ammonium sulphate aggregation test was analyzed. 29 strains of Listeria spp. isolated from beef, pork and smoked fish were tested. Results show that reducing the incubation temperature causes transformation of hydrophilic Listeria spp. into hydrophobic.

Key words: Listeria monocytogenes, hydrophobicity.