Th.--Sci. nat.--Toulouse 3, 1977. N°: 768.

No abstract available. / Dissertation (MSc)--University of Pretoria, 2011. / Microbiology and Plant Pathology / unrestricted

Made available in DSpace on 2014-06-12T15:55:26Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 2 arquivo65_1.pdf: 1190845 bytes, checksum: d4f899e977b335a6659d3f6c8d7271f8 (MD5) license.txt: 1748 bytes, checksum: 8a4605be74aa9ea9d79846c1fba20a33 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2010 / Universidade de Pernambuco / Imobilização de lacase de Trametes versicolor a partículas magnéticas polissiloxano álcool polivinílico (mPOS-PVA) e sua aplicação para a remoção de compostos fenólicos de uma mistura modelo de fenol foram estudados. As partículas de mPOSPVA foram preparadas usando o processo sol-gel e magnetizadas por co-precipitação de íons Fe2+ e Fe3+. As condições de imobilização e de oxidação de fenóis foram investigados. Delineamento composto central rotacional e metodologia de superfície de resposta foram utilizados para avaliar os efeitos de parâmetros de imobilização, como concentração de enzima, pH e tempo de imobilização. A quantidade de lacase imobilizada foi 3,0 mg/g de suporte sob condições otimizadas (50 μg ml -1 de lacase, pH 4,5, 180 min e temperatura de 25◦C). Excesso de proteína imobilizada ao suporte resultou em baixa eficiência do biocatalisador. A lacase imobilizada foi utilizada para a oxidação de uma mistura de cinco compostos fenólicos (fenol, guaiacol, pirogalol, resorcinol e ácido tânico) comumente presentes em efluentes da indústria papeleira. Os compostos fenólicos foram oxidadas pela lacase formando produtos insolúveis, os quais foram removidos do meio de reação por filtração em membrana. Para obter as melhores condições para oxidação de fenol, um delineamento composto central rotacional com diferentes combinações de pH, concentração de fenol e tempo de reação foi realizada. O derivado imobilizado reduziu 65,1% de teor de fenóis totais da solução modelo sob condições ótimas (concentração de fenóis de 1mM, pH 6,0 durante 32h). Os resultados destes experimentos indicam que a metodologia de superfície de resposta foi um método promissor para a otimização de imobilização de proteínas e que lacase imobilizada em mPOS-PVA é eficaz na transformação de misturas de compostos fenólicos

Cette recherche a été focalisée sur l’étude de la variabilité génétique et des mécanismes associés à une adaptation d’A. bisporus à la culture dans des conditions subtropicales. Elle a été subdivisée en trois parties : 1- identification de la diversité de l’aptitude à fructifier à haute température (FHT+) dans un échantillon de souches sauvages collectées dans plusieurs localités de pays d’Amérique du Nord et d’Europe. Dans cet ensemble nous avons inclus des représentants des trois variétés d’Agaricus à savoir: les variétés bisporus, burnettii et eurotetrasporus; 2- la caractérisation d’un gène candidat de thermo-tolérance dans des souches FHT+ et FHT- et l’identification de son implication dans le caractère FHT+; 3- l’étude du déterminisme génétique du caractère FHT+. Toutes les souches de la variété burnettii sont capables de produire des champignons avec de forts rendements à haute température. Cette aptitude est un élément de leur adaptation aux conditions climatiques rencontrée par la population originale. Seulement quelques souches d’A. bisporus var. bisporus ont révélés un bon potentiel pour fructifier à 25°C, mais sans relation avec les conditions climatiques de leur zone d’origine. Le gène étudié n’était que légèrement impliqué dans la réaction au stress thermique. Nous l’avons renommé aap1 car nous avons montré qu’il appartient à une nouvelle sous-famille des homologues du gène YAP1 de levure. Il n’est pas un contributeur dominant pour la thermo-tolérance d’A. bisporus, mais la protéine qu’il code peut être impliquée comme facteur de transcription de résistance générale au stress. En fait le caractère FHT+ est un caractère quantitatif sous contrôle polygénique. Il peut être hérité d’un parent de la variété burnetti dans une descendance inter variétale. Au cours de ce travail, des souches d’A. bisporus possédant des potentiels intéressants pour la culture en conditions subtropicales ont été identifiées et les bases génétiques pour un programme de création variétale pour introduire ces caractères dans des souches déjà cultivées ont été identifiées. / This work focused mainly on studying genetic variability andmechanisms associated with an adaptation of Agaricus bisporus for cultivation undersubtropical conditions of Mexico. The research was divided into three parts: 1-Identification of the diversity for fructification at a high temperature (FHT+) in a pool ofwild strains gathered in numerous locations of North America and Europe andrepresentative of the three varieties known in the species: bisporus, burnettii y eurotetrasporus; 2- characterization of a candidate gene of thermo-tolerance in FHT+ and FHT- strains and identification of its involvement in the FHT+ trait; 3- studies on the genetic determinism of FHT+ trait. All the strains of A. bisporus var burnettii produced mature sporophores at high temperatures with high yields. This ability is a part of the adaptation to the climatic conditions faced by the original population. For the A. bisporus var bisporus only some strains expressed the FHT+ trait and very few produced significant yield at high temperatures. There was no correlation with the geographical origin of the strains. The candidate gene studied was only weakly involved in the FHT+ trait. This study allowed a better characterization of one of the genes. We renamed it aap1 because it belongs to a new sub-family of counterparts of the gene YAP1 of yeast. It is not a dominant contributor to the thermo-tolerance of A. bisporus, but the protein that it encodes can be involved as a factor in transcription of general resistance to stress. Actually FHT+ was shown to be a quantitative trait under polygenic control, and it can be inherited from the A. bisporus var. burnettii in an intervarietal progeny. Strains of A. bisporus with interesting potential for cultivation under subtropical conditions and genetic bases of breeding programs for introducing this potential in already cultivated strains had been identified.

Les pertes alimentaires mondiales se chiffrent à environ un tiers des aliments destinés à la consommation humaine, soit environ 1,3 milliards de tonnes par an (FAO). Une large fraction de ces pertes est due aux altérations microbiologiques des denrées alimentaires. L’utilisation de produits phytosanitaires reste aujourd’hui la solution la plus largement utilisée en agriculture pour limiter ces pertes. Cependant, avec le plan EcoPhyto 2, le gouvernement français a pour objectif de réduire de 50% l’usage des pesticides chimiques d’ici 2025, en particulier en promouvant l’émergence du biocontrôle. Pour développer cette approche, il est cependant nécessaire de comprendre, pour mieux les maitriser, les mécanismes sous-jacents. Les différents modes d’action de biocontrôle par les microorganismes décrits sont la stimulation des défenses naturelles des plantes, la production de substances antimicrobienne et la compétition nutritionnelle. L'originalité de ce projet est d'intégrer le mode de vie en biofilm dans les mécanismes de bioprotection (compétition spatiale et nutritionnelle, libération de principes antimicrobiens). Dans la filière Française des champignons de couche (Agaricus bisporus), l’agent de biocontrôle utilisé depuis 2008 par plus de 80 % de la filière, est Bacillus subtilis QST713. Ce biofongicide montre une nette efficacité contre Trichoderma aggressivum, la principale moisissure à l’origine de pertes économiques lors de la culture d’A. bisporus. Afin d’accompagner la filière dans cette voie biologique, nous avons entrepris de séquencer et étudier le génome de cette souche, afin de déterminer son potentiel de biocontrôle et sa capacité à former des biofilms. Nous avons également évalué l’impact de ce biofongicide sur la dynamique des communautés microbiennes du compost de culture d’A. bisporus exposé ou non à T. aggressivum. Enfin, l'étude de la reprogrammation cellulaire de cet agent de biocontrôle lors de sa culture en micromodèles axéniques, nous a permis une meilleure compréhension des phénomènes de colonisation des substrats et d'inhibition des flores indésirables. Ce projet a permis d’enrichir les connaissances vis-à-vis des mécanismes de biocontrôle dans la filière des champignons et pourra permettre une possible application à d’autres filières agricoles. / Worldwide, food losses amount for about one-third of food for human consumption, 1.3 billion tons per year (FAO). A large fraction of these losses are due to microbiological alterations. The use of phytosanitary products remains today the most widely used solution in agriculture to limit these losses. However, with the EcoPhyto 2 plan, the French government aims to reduce the use of chemical pesticides by 50% by 2025, in particular by promoting the emergence of biocontrol. To develop this approach, it is necessary to understand the underlying mechanisms. The different modes of action of biocontrol by the microorganisms described are the stimulation of the natural defenses of the plants, the production of antimicrobial substances and the nutritional competition. The originality of this project is to integrate the biofilm mode of life into bioprotection mechanisms (spatial and nutritional competition, release of antimicrobial principles). In the French sector of the button mushrooms (Agaricus bisporus) culture, the biocontrol agent used since 2008 by more than 80% of the sector, is Bacillus subtilis QST713. This biofungicide shows a clear efficacy against Trichoderma aggressivum, the main mold causing economic losses during the cultivation of A. bisporus. To accompany the sector in this biological pathway, we have sequenced and studied the genome of this strain, in order to determine its biocontrol potential and its ability to form biofilms. We also evaluated the impact of this biofungicide on the dynamics of microbial communities in A. bisporus culture compost exposed or not to T. aggressivum. Finally, the study of the cellular reprogramming of this biocontrol agent during the culture in axenic micromodels allowed us a better understanding of the substrates colonization phenomenon and the inhibition of undesirable flora. This project will enrich the knowledge of the biocontrol mechanisms used in the mushroom industry and may allow a possible application to other agricultural sectors.

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<p>  </p> <p>Mushrooms, unique edible fungi, contain several essential nutrients and bioactive compounds including L-ergothioneine, beta-glucans, and lovastatin, which may improve cardiometabolic health through their anti-inflammatory, cholesterol-lowering, and antioxidant properties, respectively. Despite a long history of consumption, the chemical composition and health benefits of mushrooms are not well documented. Research included in this dissertation aims to document the unique properties of dietary mushrooms and their effects on cardiometabolic disease risk factors in middle-aged and older adults. Thematically, this research describes mushrooms from a nutrient, food, and dietary pattern perspective. Using untargeted liquid chromatography mass spectrometry (LC/MS)-based metabolomics, we detected over 10,000 compounds in seven mushroom varieties, each sourced from two farms (3 replicates/farm). Over 1,300 compounds were detected in all seven mushroom varieties, supporting some level of similarity. In contrast, each variety had tens-to-hundreds of unique-to-mushroom variety compounds, ranging from 29 for crimini to 854 for lion’s mane. Amino acid analysis revealed <em>Agaricus bisporus</em> varieties (white button, crimini, portabella) had similar amino acid profiles, including detection of all nine essential amino acids, while other varieties (lion’s mane, maitake, oyster, shiitake) had less methionine and tryptophan. Collectively, these findings highlight not all mushrooms are chemically comparable. From a food/dietary pattern perspective, experimental evidence from a systematically searched literature review indicate greater mushroom consumption reduces blood triglycerides and hs-CRP. Evidence from observational research indicate mixed, albeit neutral to positive, associations between mushroom consumption and most cardiometabolic health outcomes. Results from our randomized controlled trial indicate adoption of a healthy dietary pattern with mushrooms improves fasting blood glucose and dense LDL III. Adoption of a healthy dietary pattern, independent of mushroom consumption, improves total cholesterol and non-LDL cholesterol. Results from the research presented in this dissertation confirm mushrooms are nutritionally unique and may improve several risk factors for cardiometabolic diseases with regular consumption.</p>