Antagonistic Activity against <i>Ascosphaera apis</i> and Functional Properties of <i>Lactobacillus kunkeei</i> Strains

Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) are an important group of honeybee gut microbiota. These bacteria are involved in food digestion, stimulate the immune system, and may antagonize undesirable microorganisms in the gastrointestinal tract. <i>Lactobacillus kunkeei</i> is a fructophilic lactic aci...

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Main Authors: Massimo Iorizzo, Silvia Jane Lombardi, Sonia Ganassi, Bruno Testa, Mario Ianiro, Francesco Letizia, Mariantonietta Succi, Patrizio Tremonte, Franca Vergalito, Autilia Cozzolino, Elena Sorrentino, Raffaele Coppola, Sonia Petrarca, Massimo Mancini, Antonio De Cristofaro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-05-01
Series:Antibiotics
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6382/9/5/262