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Mieke Uyttendaele

Mieke Uyttendaele

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Microbiology

D-Index
78
Citations
18712
World Ranking
1312
National Ranking
38

Overview

Mieke Uyttendaele is affiliated with Ghent University in Belgium and has contributed extensively to the fields of Agricultural and Biological Sciences and Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology.

Their research spans various subfields including Food Science, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Plant Science, and Insect Science. Central topics in their work include Listeria monocytogenes in Food Safety, Insect Resistance and Genetics, Food Safety and Hygiene, Insect and Pesticide Research, Microbial Inactivation Methods, Bacillus and Francisella bacterial research, and Probiotics and Fermented Foods.

Recent publications by Mieke Uyttendaele cover topics related to foodborne pathogens, biopesticides, and microbial interactions in agricultural contexts. Notable papers include:

  • Detection of toxins involved in foodborne diseases caused by Gram-positive bacteria, 2020, Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety
  • Harnessing agricultural microbiomes for human pathogen control, 2022, ISME Communications
  • Evaluation of B. thuringiensis-based biopesticides in the primary production of fresh produce as a food safety hazard and risk, 2021, Food Control
  • Behavior of the Biological Control Agent Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. aizawai ABTS-1857 and Salmonella enterica on Spinach Plants and Cut Leaves, 2021, Frontiers in Microbiology
  • Identification and characterization of Bacillus thuringiensis and other Bacillus cereus group isolates from spinach by whole genome sequencing, 2022, Frontiers in Microbiology

Mieke Uyttendaele frequently collaborates with other researchers, with frequent co-authors including Liesbeth Jacxsens, Xingchen Zhao, Andreja Rajković, Monica Höfte, and Frank Devlieghere.

Their work is commonly published in venues such as SSRN Electronic Journal, Food Control, Frontiers in Microbiology, International Journal of Food Microbiology, and Journal of Food Protection.

Best Publications

  • Inhibitory effect of thyme and basil essential oils, carvacrol, thymol, estragol, linalool and p-cymene towards Shigella sonnei and S. flexneri

    Cf Bagamboula;Mieke Uyttendaele;Johan Debevere

  • Alternative microbial methods: An overview and selection criteria.

    Vicky Jasson;Liesbeth Jacxsens;Pieternel Luning;Andreja Rajkovic

  • Eggshell factors influencing eggshell penetration and whole egg contamination by different bacteria, including Salmonella enteritidis☆

    K. De Reu;K. Grijspeerdt;W. Messens;M. Heyndrickx

  • Pre- and postharvest preventive measures and intervention strategies to control microbial food safety hazards of fresh leafy vegetables

    Maria I. Gil;Maria V. Selma;Trevor Suslow;Liesbeth Jacxsens

  • Detection of Murine Norovirus 1 by Using Plaque Assay, Transfection Assay, and Real-Time Reverse Transcription-PCR before and after Heat Exposure

    Leen Baert;Christiane E. Wobus;Els Van Coillie;Larissa B. Thackray

  • Microbial hazards in irrigation water: standards, norms, and testing to manage use of water in fresh produce primary production.

    Mieke Uyttendaele;Lee-Ann Jaykus;Philip Amoah;Alessandro Chiodini

  • Incidence of Listeria monocytogenes in different types of meat products on the Belgian retail market

    Mieke Uyttendaele;P De Troy;Johan Debevere

  • Incidence of Salmonella, Campylobacter jejuni, Campylobacter coli, and Listeria monocytogenes in Poultry Carcasses and Different Types of Poultry Products for Sale on the Belgian Retail Market

    Mieke Uyttendaele;P De Troy;Johan Debevere

  • Diversity of Bacillus cereus group strains is reflected in their broad range of pathogenicity and diverse ecological lifestyles

    Siele Ceuppens;Nico Boon;Mieke Uyttendaele

  • Food safety issues in fresh produce: Bacterial pathogens, viruses and pesticide residues indicated as major concerns by stakeholders in the fresh produce chain

    S. Van Boxstael;I. Habib;I. Habib;L. Jacxsens;M. De Vocht

  • Review: norovirus prevalence in Belgian, Canadian and French fresh produce: a threat to human health?

    Leen Baert;K Mattison;F Loisy-Hamon;J Harlow

  • Antibacterial activity of Lactobacillus plantarum UG1 isolated from dry sausage: characterization, production and bactericidal action of plantaricin UG1

    G Enan;Aa Elessawy;Mieke Uyttendaele;Johan Debevere

  • The efficacy of preservation methods to inactivate foodborne viruses.

    Leen Baert;Johan Debevere;Mieke Uyttendaele

  • Physicochemical Quality and Chemical Safety of Chlorine as a Reconditioning Agent and Wash Water Disinfectant for Fresh-Cut Lettuce Washing

    Sam Van Haute;Sam Van Haute;Imca Sampers;Kevin Holvoet;Kevin Holvoet;Mieke Uyttendaele

  • Performance of Drying Technologies to Ensure Microbial Safety of Dried Fruits and Vegetables

    Siméon Bourdoux;Dan Li;Andreja Rajkovic;Frank Devlieghere

  • A review of the microbiological hazards of dairy products made from raw milk

    C. Verraes;G. Vlaemynck;S. Van Weyenberg;L. De Zutter

  • Biogenic Silver for Disinfection of Water Contaminated with Viruses

    Bart De Gusseme;Liesje Sintubin;Leen Baert;Ellen Thibo

  • A Microbial Assessment Scheme to measure microbial performance of Food Safety Management Systems.

    L. Jacxsens;J. Kussaga;J. Kussaga;P.A. Luning;M. Van der Spiegel

  • Bacterial contamination of table eggs and the influence of housing systems

    K De Reu;W Messens;M Heyndrickx;TB Rodenburg

  • Efficacy of sodium hypochlorite and peroxyacetic acid to reduce murine norovirus 1, B40-8, Listeria monocytogenes, and Escherichia coli O157:H7 on shredded iceberg lettuce and in residual wash water.

    Leen Baert;Isabelle Vandekinderen;Frank Devlieghere;Els Van Coillie

  • Eggshell factors influencing eggshell penetration and whole egg contamination by different bacteria, including Salmonella Enteritidis.

    K. de Reu;W. Messens;K. Grijspeerdt;M. Heyndrickx

Frequent Co-Authors

Johan Debevere
Johan Debevere Ghent University
Frank Devlieghere
Frank Devlieghere Ghent University
Lieven De Zutter
Lieven De Zutter Ghent University
Lieve Herman
Lieve Herman Flemish Community
Marc Heyndrickx
Marc Heyndrickx Ghent University
Els Van Coillie
Els Van Coillie Flemish Government
Dirk Berkvens
Dirk Berkvens Institute of Tropical Medicine Antwerp
Nico Boon
Nico Boon Ghent University
Tom Van de Wiele
Tom Van de Wiele Ghent University
Ana Allende
Ana Allende Spanish National Research Council

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