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Mark Turner

Principal Investigator

The University of Queensland

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Food microbiology, biopreservation, fermentation, microbial genomics

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I focus on culture-based screening and functional genomics of food microbes to enhance safety and shelf life. We develop bacteriocin fermentates and adjunct cultures for pathogen control and antifungal protection in dairy and ready-to-eat foods.

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The University of Queensland

Lactic acid bacteria for controlling yeasts and molds in foods

This solution uses lactic acid bacteria (LAB) as natural preservatives to reduce spoilage molds and yeasts in food products. By leveraging antifungal activity from Lactiplantibacillus plantarum, it aims to extend shelf-l...

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Mark Turner

Principal Investigator

The University of Queensland

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The University of Queensland

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