MICROBIAL BIOFILMS: BENEFICIAL AND DETRIMENTAL IMPACTS

Authors

  • Sunita Devi Dr Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3441-4610
  • POOJA SHARMA Dr YSP University of Horticulture & Forestry Nauni, Solan, Himachal Pradesh -173230 (India)
  • NIVEDITA SHARMA Dr Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni- Solan
  • Shivani Chauhan Dr Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni- Solan
  • Anju Sharma Dr Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni- Solan
  • Meena Thakur Dr Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni- Solan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55251/jmbfs.5211

Keywords:

Microbial biofilms, EPS, biofilm-forming microorganisms, quorum sensing

Abstract

Biofilms are matrix-enclosed microbial accretions that bind to biological or non-biological surfaces, such as stream rocks, as well as to surfaces of plants (roots) or animals (epitheliums). Accretions are often enclosed in the outer polymer layer (EPS) that the microorganism or the colonized host's defensive mechanisms may create. Biofilms are a safe mode of growth that lets cells endure in hostile surroundings and also disperses new niches to colonise. Biofilm development also occurs in a vastly diverse range of microorganisms. The biofilm formation cycle embodies a structurally complex and dynamic system that shares the characteristics of both multicellular primitive organisms and complex ecosystems. Although biofilms confer multifarious advantages to their members, such as adhesion/cohesion capabilities, mechanical properties, nutritional sources, metabolite exchange mechanism, cellular communication, defence and drug resistance (e.g. antimicrobials, antiseptics, and disinfectants), they cause other problems in the hospital environment, food industries, aquatic environments which are described herein this review article.

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Published

2023-01-10

How to Cite

Devi, S., SHARMA, P., SHARMA, N., Chauhan, S., Sharma, A., & Thakur, M. (2023). MICROBIAL BIOFILMS: BENEFICIAL AND DETRIMENTAL IMPACTS. Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology and Food Sciences, 12(5), e5211. https://doi.org/10.55251/jmbfs.5211

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Section

Microbiology