Micro4ever research project aims to investigate the effect of cryopreservation (CrP) and freeze-drying (FD) on the functionalities of whole microbial consortia (MC) associated with different fermented foods (dairy and bakery products) after their long-term storage and revitalization. Specifically, we will use the MC of milk starters, whey starters and sourdoughs as models of dynamic MC characterized by a high level of biodiversity. The main objectives of Micro4ever are: (i) to preserve intact MC with retained viability and functionality for future studies, and application; (ii) to preserve and exploit in situ the invaluable biotechnological potential behind the poorly cultivable microbial players of MC; (iii) to optimize the conditions of sampling and long-term storage of MC; (iv) to validate the post-preservation viability and functionality of preserved MC.
| Partners: | Università degli Studi di Bari; Università della Basilicata |
| Code: | P2022RJYCN |
| Type: | Nazionale - PRIN PNNR |
| Start: | 29/11/2023 |
| End: | 28/11/2025 |
| Amount: | 86963 |
| Leader: | NO |
| Referent: | MASSIMO FERRARA |
