A Decade of Streptococcus thermophilus Phage Evolution in an Irish Dairy Plant.

ABSTRACT: Phages of Streptococcus thermophilus present a major threat to the production of many fermented dairy products. To date, only a few studies have assessed the biodiversity of S. thermophilus phages in dairy fermentations. In order to develop strategies to limit phage predation in this important industrial environment, it is imperative that such studies are undertaken and that phage-host interactions of this species are better defined. The present study investigated the biodiversity and evolution of phages within an Irish dairy fermentation facility over an 11-year period. This resulted in the isolation of 17 genetically distinct phages, all of which belong to the so-called cos group. The evolution of phages within the factory appears to be influenced by phages from othe

SUBMITTER: Lavelle K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5930364 | biostudies-literature | 2018 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature