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Gary A. Dykes is affiliated with Curtin University in Australia and has contributed extensively to research in the fields of agricultural and biological sciences as well as biochemistry, genetics, and molecular biology. Their academic output includes a diverse range of studies focusing on food science, molecular biology, biotechnology, biomaterials, and periodontics.

Their work frequently addresses topics such as Salmonella and Campylobacter epidemiology, bacterial biofilms and quorum sensing, oral microbiology and periodontitis research, gut microbiota and health, nanocomposite films for food packaging, botanical research and applications, and phytochemicals and antioxidant activities.

Gary A. Dykes has published in several key venues including:

  • International Journal of Food Science & Technology
  • Food Microbiology
  • Journal of Food Science
  • Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety
  • Journal of Food Protection

Recent notable papers include:

  • Antimicrobial efficacy of nisin-loaded bacterial cellulose nanocrystals against selected meat spoilage lactic acid bacteria, 2020, Carbohydrate Polymers
  • Characterization of the biofilm matrix composition of psychrotrophic, meat spoilage pseudomonads, 2020, Scientific Reports
  • Betacyanins from Hylocereus polyrhizus: pectinase-assisted extraction and application as a natural food colourant in ice cream, 2020, Journal of Food Science and Technology
  • Transcriptional profiling of biofilms formed on chilled beef by psychrotrophic meat spoilage bacterium, Pseudomonas fragi 1793, 2021, Biofilm
  • Effectiveness of gelatine and chitosan spray coating for extending shelf life of vacuum-packaged beef, 2021, International Journal of Food Science & Technology

The scientist often collaborates with other researchers such as Ranil Coorey, Joshua T. Ravensdale, Yi Wang, Win Nee Phong, and Alan D. Payne, contributing to a number of joint publications and research projects.

Best Publications

  • Biogenic amines in fish: Roles in intoxication, spoilage, and nitrosamine formation - A review

    Ismail Al Bulushi;Susan Poole;Hilton C. Deeth;Gary A. Dykes

  • Betalains: Natural plant pigments with potential application in functional foods

    Ashwini Gengatharan;Gary A. Dykes;Wee Sim Choo

  • Influence of different carbon sources on bacterial cellulose production by Gluconacetobacter xylinus strain ATCC 53524

    D. Mikkelsen;B.M. Flanagan;G.A. Dykes;M.J. Gidley

  • Potential of a nisin-containing bacterial cellulose film to inhibit Listeria monocytogenes on processed meats.

    V.T. Nguyen;M.J. Gidley;G.A. Dykes

  • In vitro antimicrobial activity of less-utilized spice and herb extracts against selected food-borne bacteria.

    Nimsha S. Weerakkody;Nola Caffin;Mark S. Turner;Gary A. Dykes;Gary A. Dykes

  • Phenolic compound profiles and antioxidant capacity of Persea americana mill. peels and seeds of two varieties

    Agnieszka Kosińska;Magdalena Karamać;Isabel Estrella;Teresa Hernández

  • Quality and shelf life assessment of Pacific white shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) freshly harvested and stored on ice

    Charles Odilichukwu R. Okpala;Wee Sim Choo;Gary A. Dykes

  • Attachment of different Salmonella serovars to materials commonly used in a poultry processing plant.

    T.W.R. Chia;R.M. Goulter;T. McMeekin;G.A. Dykes

  • Issues in determining factors influencing bacterial attachment: a review using the attachment of Escherichia coli to abiotic surfaces as an example

    R.M. Goulter;I.R. Gentle;G.A. Dykes

  • Prevalence, persistence and control of Salmonella and Listeria in shrimp and shrimp products: A review

    M.N. Wan Norhana;Susan E. Poole;Hilton C. Deeth;Gary A. Dykes

  • Characterization of cellulose production by a Gluconacetobacter xylinus strain from Kombucha.

    Vu Tuan Nguyen;Bernadine M. Flanagan;Michael J. Gidley;Gary A. Dykes

  • Combined antimicrobial effect of nisin and a listeriophage against Listeria monocytogenes in broth but not in buffer or on raw beef.

    G.A Dykes;S.M Moorhead

  • In vitro antibacterial activity of Australian native herb extracts against food-related bacteria

    Stéphanie Dupont;Nola Caffin;Bhesh Bhandari;Gary A. Dykes

  • Optimization of the microencapsulation of lemon myrtle oil using response surface methodology

    Nola A. Caffin;Gary A. Dykes;Bhesh R. Bhandari

  • Planktonic or biofilm growth affects survival, hydrophobicity and protein expression patterns of a pathogenic Campylobacter jejuni strain

    G.A. Dykes;B. Sampathkumar;D.R. Korber

  • Bacteriocins: ecological and evolutionary significance

    Gary A. Dykes

  • Does Campylobacter jejuni form biofilms in food-related environments?

    Amy Huei Teen Teh;Sui Mae Lee;Gary A. Dykes

  • Antibacterial activity of tannin constituents from Phaseolus vulgaris, Fagoypyrum esculentum, Corylus avellana and Juglans nigra

    Ryszard Amarowicz;Gary A. Dykes;Ronald B. Pegg

  • The Predominance of Psychrotrophic Pseudomonads on Aerobically Stored Chilled Red Meat.

    Nirmani N. Wickramasinghe;Nirmani N. Wickramasinghe;Joshua Ravensdale;Ranil Coorey;Scott P. Chandry

  • Heat Resistance and Salt Hypersensitivity in Lactococcus lactis Due to Spontaneous Mutation of llmg_1816 (gdpP) Induced by High-Temperature Growth

    William M. Smith;Thi Huong Pham;Lin Lei;Junchao Dou

Frequent Co-Authors

Hilton C. Deeth
Hilton C. Deeth University of Queensland
Ian R. Gentle
Ian R. Gentle University of Queensland
Michael J. Gidley
Michael J. Gidley University of Queensland
Ryszard Amarowicz
Ryszard Amarowicz Polish Academy of Sciences
Tom A. McMeekin
Tom A. McMeekin University of Tasmania
Fengmin Lu
Fengmin Lu Peking University
Saburo Aimoto
Saburo Aimoto Osaka University
Eric K. Moses
Eric K. Moses University of Western Australia
Lakshman P. Samaranayake
Lakshman P. Samaranayake University of Hong Kong
Michael L. Johns
Michael L. Johns University of Western Australia

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