Publications
By conducting research on natural microbiomes, CIRCLES aims to understand the relationship between microbiomes and sustainable food, and how this can be used for the future of our food systems.
Have a look at our scientific publications with many more soon to come!
Schelkle and Galand (2020) Microbiome Research: Open Communication Today, Microbiome Applications in the Future. Microorganisms Journal. 8 (12). (https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms8121960)
CIRCLES partners have recently published an article that aims to share a perspective on how scientists can engage in more open, ethical and transparent communication, using the ongoing CIRCLES research project on food systems microbiomes as a case study. This publication was featured in the “Microbiomes for the Sustainable Production of Safe and Secure Foods” Special Issue.
Musella, et al. (2020) Tissue-scale microbiota of the Mediterranean mussel (Mytilus galloprovincialis) and its relationship with the environment. Science of the Total Environment. 137209 (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.137209).
CIRCLES partners have just published an exciting article on the microbiota and environment of mussels in the Adriatic sea. They specifically analysed microbiota composition of the digestive glands of mussels, and how this affects their health and productivity as well as the surrounding environmental quality.
Schelkle (2019) The role of microbes in producing our food. AgroFOOD Industry Hi Tech. (1722-6996 AIHTEI).
CIRCLES project partner Bettina Schelkle was invited to write a column on ‘The Role of Microbes in Producing our Food’, where she explains about the ubiquitous presence of microbes in our environment, and how they can be used in food innovation and sustainability.
Caradonia, et al. (2019) Nitrogen Fertilizers Shape the Composition and Predicted Functions of the Microbiota of Field-Grown Tomato Plants. Phytobiomes Journal. 2471-2906 (https://doi.org/10.1094/PBIOMES-06-19-0028-R).
Researchers from Italy, Brazil and the United Kingdom have published an article for CIRCLES with the aim to contribute to the creation of future-proof sustainable crops. This joint research paper reveals the influence that nitrogen fertilizers have on the microbiota of tomatoes, especially on the root-soil interface.