Genome characterization of Leuconostoc pseudomesenteroides UTNElla29 isolated from Morus nigra (L.) fruits: A promising exopolysaccharides producing strain

Authors: Tenea, Gabriela N., Hidalgo, Jazmin, Pepinos, Jocelyne, Ortega, Clara

Source: In LWT 15 August 2024 206

Innovative functional juice enriched with native probiotics for enhanced nutrition and antimicrobial properties.

Authors: Tenea, Gabriela N., Perugachi, Erika

Source: Frontiers in Nutrition; 2025, p1-12, 12p

Unveiling the Microbial Signatures of Arabica Coffee Cherries: Insights into Ripeness Specific Diversity, Functional Traits, and Implications for Quality and Safety.

Authors: Tenea, Gabriela N., Cifuentes, Victor, Reyes, Pamela, Cevallos-Vallejos, Marcelo

Source: Foods; Feb2025, Vol. 14 Issue 4, p614, 22p

Subject Terms: LACTIC acid bacteria, MICROBIAL diversity, BACTERIAL genes, COPPER, MICROBIAL genes, COFFEE plantations, COFFEE beans

Integrating Metabolomics and Genomics to Uncover Antimicrobial Compounds in Lactiplantibacillus plantarum UTNGt2, a Cacao-Originating Probiotic from Ecuador.

Authors: Molina, Diana, Angamarca, Evelyn, Marinescu, George Cătălin, Popescu, Roua Gabriela, Tenea, Gabriela N.

Source: Antibiotics (2079-6382); Feb2025, Vol. 14 Issue 2, p123, 15p

Subject Terms: ORGANIC acids, LACTIC acid bacteria, POST-translational modification, GENETIC transcription regulation, PEPTIDES, OLIGOPEPTIDES

The Ecuadorian Microbiome Project: a plea to strengthen microbial genomic research

Authors: Díaz, Magdalena, Jarrín-V, Pablo, Simarro, Raquel, Castillejo, Pablo, Tenea, Gabriela N., Molina, C. Alfonso

Source: Neotropical biodiversity. 7(1):223-237

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Metabiotics Signature through Genome Sequencing and In Vitro Inhibitory Assessment of a Novel Lactococcus lactis Strain UTNCys6-1 Isolated from Amazonian Camu-Camu Fruits.

Authors: Tenea, Gabriela N.¹ (AUTHOR) gntenea@utn.edu.ec

Source: International Journal of Molecular Sciences. Apr2023, Vol. 24 Issue 7, p6127. 22p.

Subject Terms: *LACTOCOCCUS lactis, *NUCLEOTIDE sequencing, *TRANSFER RNA, *GENETIC variation, *BASE pairs, *FRUIT, *PREBIOTICS

Deciphering the Cape Gooseberry Fruits Mycobiome for Further Safety Improvement Postharvest.

Authors: Tenea, Gabriela N., Molina, Diana

Source: Foods; Oct2024, Vol. 13 Issue 20, p3248, 15p

Subject Terms: CAPE gooseberry, FRUIT skins, FUNGAL communities, FRUIT quality, FOOD safety

Genome characterization of a multi-drug resistant Escherichia coli strain, L1PEag1, isolated from commercial cape gooseberry fruits (Physalis peruviana L.).

Authors: Molina, Diana, Carrión-Olmedo, Julio C., Jarrín-V., Pablo, Tenea, Gabriela N.

Source: Frontiers in Microbiology; 2024, p1-14, 14p

Subject Terms: WHOLE genome sequencing, CAPE gooseberry, AGRICULTURE, BACTERIAL contamination, DRUG resistance in bacteria

Bacterial community structure of Physalis peruviana L. fruit exocarp and the presence of pathogens with possible implications on food safety.

Authors: Tenea, Gabriela N., Molina, Diana

Source: Frontiers in Plant Science; 2024, p1-13, 13p

Subject Terms: CAPE gooseberry, BACTERIAL contamination, AGRICULTURAL productivity, BACTERIAL diversity, ORGANIC farming

Antimicrobial Peptides from Lactobacillus plantarum UTNGt2 Prevent Harmful Bacteria Growth on Fresh Tomatoes

Authors: Tenea, Gabriela N., Pozo, Tatiana Delgado

Source: Journal of microbiology and biotechnology. 29(10):1553-1560

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Antimicrobial compounds produced by Weissella confusa Cys2-2 strain inhibit Gram-negative bacteria growth

Authors: Tenea, Gabriela N., Lara, Mauricio Israel

Source: CyTA: journal of food. 17(1):105-111

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Fungal Mycobiome of Mature Strawberry Fruits (Fragaria x ananassa Variety 'Monterey') Suggests a Potential Market Site Contamination with Harmful Yeasts.

Authors: Tenea, Gabriela N., Reyes, Pamela, Molina, Diana

Source: Foods; Apr2024, Vol. 13 Issue 8, p1175, 15p

Subject Terms: STRAWBERRIES, YEAST, MARKET potential, FRUIT, FUNGAL communities, FRUIT quality

Geographic Terms: MONTEREY (Calif.)

Preventing microbe colonization on avocado (Persea nubigena var. guatemalensis) through metabiotic treatment, a promising postharvest safety improvement.

Authors: Tenea, Gabriela N., Angamarca, Evelyn, Cifuentes, Victor, Hidalgo, Jazmin

Source: Frontiers in Microbiology; 2024, p01-12, 12p

Subject Terms: AVOCADO, COLIFORMS, NATIVE species, LACTIC acid bacteria, MICROORGANISMS, LACTOCOCCUS lactis, PRINCIPAL components analysis

Bacterial community changes in strawberry fruits (Fragaria x ananassa variety "Monterey") from farm field to retail market stands, an indicator of postharvest contamination.

Authors: Tenea, Gabriela N., Reyes, Pamela

Source: Frontiers in Microbiology; 2024, p1-15, 15p

Subject Terms: STRAWBERRIES, RETAIL industry, BACTERIAL communities, SHEWANELLA putrefaciens, BACTERIAL diversity, FRUIT

Geographic Terms: MONTEREY (Calif.)

Antimicrobial Cocktail Combining Specific Peptide Extracts from Native Probiotic Bacteria Hamper Adulteration of Ready-to-Eat Mango Wedges.

Authors: Tenea, Gabriela N.¹, deolmedof@utn.edu.ecgntenea@utn.edu.ec, Olmedo, Daniela¹

Source: Applied Sciences (2076-3417); Mar2021, Vol. 11 Issue 5, p2246, 17p

Peptide Extracts from Native Lactic Acid Bacteria Generate Ghost Cells and Spheroplasts upon Interaction with Salmonella enterica, as Promising Food Antimicrobials.

Authors: Tenea, Gabriela N.¹ (AUTHOR)

Source: BioMed Research International. 10/6/2020, p1-11. 11p.

Subject Terms: *ANTI-infective agents, *CELLS, *DNA, *ELECTRON microscopy, *LACTIC acid, *LACTOBACILLUS, *MEMBRANE proteins, *PEPTIDES, *PERMEABILITY, *SALMONELLA, *TISSUE extracts, *IN vitro studies

Assessment of the in vitro bioactive properties of lactic acid bacteria isolated from native ecological niches of Ecuador

Authors: Benavides, Ana B., Ulcuango, Mario, Yépez, Lucia, Tenea, Gabriela N.

Source: Revista Argentina de microbiología. 48(3):236-244

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Microbiota and its antibiotic resistance profile in avocado Guatemalan fruits (Persea nubigena var. guatemalensis) sold at retail markets of Ibarra city, northern Ecuador.

Authors: Angamarca, Evelyn, Castillejo, Pablo, Tenea, Gabriela N.

Source: Frontiers in Microbiology; 2023, p01-12, 12p

Subject Terms: AVOCADO, DRUG resistance in bacteria, RETAIL industry, FRUIT, CITY promotion, MICROBIAL contamination

Geographic Terms: ECUADOR

Overexpression of Several Arabidopsis Histone Genes Increases Agrobacterium-Mediated Transformation and Transgene Expression in Plants

Authors: Tenea, Gabriela N., Spantzel, Joerg, Lee, Lan-Ying, Zhu, Yanmin, Lin, Kui, Johnson, Susan J., Gelvin, Stanton B.

Source: The Plant Cell, 2009 Oct 01. 21(10), 3350-3367.

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MULTIDRUG-RESISTANT BACTERIA ASSOCIATED TO STRAWBERRIES AND GOOSEBERRIES AT VARIOUS STAGES OF RIPENESS. (Spanish)

Authors: REYES, Pamela, MOLINA, Diana, TENEA, Gabriela N.

Source: Scientific Bulletin Series F. Biotechnologies; 2023, Vol. 27 Issue 2, p54-59, 6p

Subject Terms: FOOD industry, ESCHERICHIA coli, GOOSEBERRIES, HARVESTING time, PATHOGENIC bacteria, STRAWBERRIES