Genetic diversity of enterotoxigenic Bacillus cereus strains in coriander in southwestern Mexico.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Coriander, like other leafy green vegetables, is available all year round and is commonly consumed raw in Mexico as in other countries in the preparation of street or homemade food. Bacillus cereus (B. cereus) is a microorganism that can reach coriander because it is usually found in the soil and in some regions the vegetables are irrigated with polluted water. Therefore, the aim of this study was to determinate the presence of B. cereus in coriander used for human consumption in southwestern Mexico and determine the toxigenic profile, biofilm production, genes associated with the production of biofilms, sporulation rates, enzymatic profile, psychotropic properties, and genetic diversity of B. cereus.

Methods

Fresh coriander samples wer

SUBMITTER: Castulo-Arcos DA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9252179 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature