Dr Massimiliano Marvasi


NameDr Massimiliano Marvasi
Job titleSenior Lecturer in Microbiology
Research institute
Primary appointmentS&T School Leadership
Contact categoryAcademic staff (past)

Research outputs

The tomato variety affects the survival of Shigella flexneri 2a in fruit pericarp

Henriquez, T., Guerra, S., Nerini, M., Purchase, D. and Marvasi, M. 2024. The tomato variety affects the survival of Shigella flexneri 2a in fruit pericarp. Pathogens. 13 (5). https://doi.org/10.3390/pathogens13050379

The association of food ingredients in breakfast cereal products and fumonisins production: risks identification and predictions

Purchase, J., Donato, R., Sacco, C., Pettini, L., Rookmin, A., Melani, S., Artese, A., Purchase, D. and Marvasi, M. 2023. The association of food ingredients in breakfast cereal products and fumonisins production: risks identification and predictions. Mycotoxin Research. 39 (3), pp. 165-175. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12550-023-00483-5

The bacterial urban resistome: recent advances

Vassallo, A., Kett, S., Purchase, D. and Marvasi, M. 2022. The bacterial urban resistome: recent advances. Antibiotics. 11 (4), pp. 1-17. https://doi.org/10.3390/antibiotics11040512

Educational activities for students and citizens supporting the One-Health approach on antimicrobial resistance

Marvasi, M., Casillas, L., Vassallo, A. and Purchase, D. 2021. Educational activities for students and citizens supporting the One-Health approach on antimicrobial resistance. Antibiotics. 10 (12). https://doi.org/10.3390/antibiotics10121519

Antibiotic-resistant genes and bacteria as evolving contaminants of emerging concerns (e-CEC): is it time to include evolution in risk assessment?

Vassallo, A., Kett, S., Purchase, D. and Marvasi, M. 2021. Antibiotic-resistant genes and bacteria as evolving contaminants of emerging concerns (e-CEC): is it time to include evolution in risk assessment? Antibiotics. 10 (9), pp. 1-11. https://doi.org/10.3390/antibiotics10091066

Antifungals, arthropods and antifungal resistance prevention: lessons from ecological interactions

Kett, S., Pathak, A., Turillazzi, S., Cavalieri, D. and Marvasi, M. 2021. Antifungals, arthropods and antifungal resistance prevention: lessons from ecological interactions. Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences. 288 (1944), pp. 1-7. https://doi.org/10.1098/rspb.2020.2716

Antibiotic selective pressure in microcosms: pollution influences the persistence of multidrug resistant Shigella flexneri 2a YSH6000 strain in polluted river water samples

Maruzani, R., Pathak, A., Ward, M., Serafim, V., Pantoja Munoz, L., Shah, A. and Marvasi, M. 2020. Antibiotic selective pressure in microcosms: pollution influences the persistence of multidrug resistant Shigella flexneri 2a YSH6000 strain in polluted river water samples. Environmental Technology and Innovation. 19. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eti.2020.100821

Exploitation of nitric oxide donors to control bacterial adhesion on ready‐to‐eat vegetables and dispersal of pathogenic biofilm from polypropylene

Islam, M., Durie, I., Ramadan, R., Purchase, D. and Marvasi, M. 2020. Exploitation of nitric oxide donors to control bacterial adhesion on ready‐to‐eat vegetables and dispersal of pathogenic biofilm from polypropylene. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 100 (7), pp. 3078-3086. https://doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.10340

SRL pathogenicity island contributes to the metabolism of D-aspartate via an aspartate racemase in Shigella flexneri YSH6000

Henríquez, T., Salazar, J., Marvasi, M., Shah, A., Corsini, G. and Toro, C. 2020. SRL pathogenicity island contributes to the metabolism of D-aspartate via an aspartate racemase in Shigella flexneri YSH6000. PLoS ONE. 15 (1), pp. 1-14. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0228178

A method to assess bioavailability of antibiotics in anthropogenic polluted ecosystems by using a bacterial fitness test

Marvasi, M., Canali, A., Perito, B., Shah, A. and Serafim, V. 2019. A method to assess bioavailability of antibiotics in anthropogenic polluted ecosystems by using a bacterial fitness test. Journal of Microbiological Methods. 167, pp. 1-5. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mimet.2019.105724

Resisting antimicrobial resistance: lessons from fungus farming ants

Pathak, A., Kett, S. and Marvasi, M. 2019. Resisting antimicrobial resistance: lessons from fungus farming ants. Trends in Ecology & Evolution. 34 (11), pp. 974-976. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tree.2019.08.007

Exopolymeric substances (EPS) from Salmonella enterica: polymers, proteins and their interactions with plants and abiotic surfaces

Maruzani, R., Sutton, G., Nocerino, P. and Marvasi, M. 2019. Exopolymeric substances (EPS) from Salmonella enterica: polymers, proteins and their interactions with plants and abiotic surfaces. Journal of Microbiology. 57 (1), pp. 1-8. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12275-019-8353-y

Student-generated pre-exam questions is an effective tool for participatory learning: a case study from Ecology of Waterborne Pathogens course

Teplitski, M., Irani, T., Krediet, C., Di Cesare, M. and Marvasi, M. 2018. Student-generated pre-exam questions is an effective tool for participatory learning: a case study from Ecology of Waterborne Pathogens course. Journal of Food Science Education. 17 (3), pp. 76-84. https://doi.org/10.1111/1541-4329.12129

Factors affecting formation of large calcite crystals (≥1mm) in Bacillus subtilis 168 biofilm

Perito, B., Casillas, L. and Marvasi, M. 2018. Factors affecting formation of large calcite crystals (≥1mm) in Bacillus subtilis 168 biofilm. Geomicrobiology Journal. 35 (5), pp. 385-391. https://doi.org/10.1080/01490451.2017.1377788

Effect of anthropogenic pollution on the fitness of tetracycline sensitive Shigella flexneri in Thames river water

Maruzani, R., Canali, A., Serafim, V., Pantoja Munoz, L., Shah, A., Perito, B. and Marvasi, M. 2018. Effect of anthropogenic pollution on the fitness of tetracycline sensitive Shigella flexneri in Thames river water. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering. 6 (1), pp. 19-27. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jece.2017.11.069

To safeguard microgreens from contamination form Salmonella species

Selvam, S., Marvasi, M. and Purchase, D. 2017. To safeguard microgreens from contamination form Salmonella species. University Research Students Summer Conference 2017. London

Fitness analysis of tetracycline resistant and sensitive Shigella flexneri in lethal and sub-lethal concentrations of tetracycline in Thames river water microcosms

Maruzani, R., Shah, A., Pantoja Munoz, L. and Marvasi, M. 2017. Fitness analysis of tetracycline resistant and sensitive Shigella flexneri in lethal and sub-lethal concentrations of tetracycline in Thames river water microcosms. University Research Students Summer Conference 2017. London 2017

Fitness of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in the environment: a laboratory activity

Marvasi, M., Choudhury, M., Vala, N. and Teplitski, M. 2017. Fitness of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in the environment: a laboratory activity. Journal of microbiology & biology education. 18 (1). https://doi.org/10.1128/jmbe.v18i1.1257

High relative humidity pre-harvest reduces post-harvest proliferation of Salmonella in tomatoes

Devleesschauwer, B., Marvasi, M., Giurcanu, M., Hochmuth, G., Speybroeck, N., Havelaar, A. and Teplitski, M. 2017. High relative humidity pre-harvest reduces post-harvest proliferation of Salmonella in tomatoes. Food Microbiology. 66, pp. 55-63. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fm.2017.04.003

Strategies to deliver nitric oxide donors to control biofilms of clinical and industrial interest.

Marvasi, M. and Henriquez, T. 2017. Strategies to deliver nitric oxide donors to control biofilms of clinical and industrial interest. in: Seabra, A. (ed.) Nitric Oxide Donors: Novel Biomedical Applications And Perspectives Elsevier. pp. 221-241

Use of tetracyclines and β-lactams in agriculture: fate in the environment and occurrence of antibiotic-resistance determinants

Marvasi, M., O'Connor, G. and Teplitski, M. 2016. Use of tetracyclines and β-lactams in agriculture: fate in the environment and occurrence of antibiotic-resistance determinants. in: Gupta, V., Zeilinger, S., Ferreira Filho, E., del Carmen Durán-Dominguez-de-Bazua, M. and Purchase, D. (ed.) Microbial applications: recent advancements and future developments Berlin Walter de Gruyter GmH. pp. 197-212

Potential use and perspectives of nitric oxide donors in agriculture

Marvasi, M. 2017. Potential use and perspectives of nitric oxide donors in agriculture. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 97 (4), pp. 1065-1072. https://doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.8117

Use and perspectives of nitric oxide donors in agriculture

Marvasi, M. 2017. Use and perspectives of nitric oxide donors in agriculture. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 97 (4), pp. 1065-1072. https://doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.8117

Involvement of etfA gene during CaCO3 precipitation in Bacillus subtilis biofilm

Marvasi, M., Casillas-Santiago, L., Henríquez, T. and Casillas-Martinez, L. 2017. Involvement of etfA gene during CaCO3 precipitation in Bacillus subtilis biofilm. Geomicrobiology Journal. 34 (8), pp. 722-728. https://doi.org/10.1080/01490451.2016.1248254

Involvement of the Rcs regulon in the persistence of Salmonella Typhimurium in tomatoes

Marvasi, M., De Moraes, M., Salas-Gonzalez, I., Porwollik, S., Farias, M., McClelland, M. and Teplitski, M. 2016. Involvement of the Rcs regulon in the persistence of Salmonella Typhimurium in tomatoes. Environmental Microbiology Reports. 8 (5), pp. 928-935. https://doi.org/10.1111/1758-2229.12457

The role of tomato genotype in susceptibility of tomatoes to Salmonella enterica

Teplitski, M., Marvasi, M. and Giovannoni, J. 2016. The role of tomato genotype in susceptibility of tomatoes to Salmonella enterica. 2016 APS Annual Meeting: Science to Practice. Tampa, Florida, USA 30 Jul - 03 Aug 2016

Dispersal of human and plant pathogens biofilms via nitric oxide donors at 4°C

Marvasi, M., Durie, I., Henríquez, T., Satkute, A., Matuszewska, M. and Carvaho Prado, R. 2016. Dispersal of human and plant pathogens biofilms via nitric oxide donors at 4°C. AMB Express. 6 (49). https://doi.org/10.1186%2Fs13568-016-0220-1

Agrobacterium rhizogenes rolB gene affects photosynthesis and chlorophyll content in transgenic tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) plants

Bettini, P., Marvasi, M., Fani, F., Lazzara, L., Cosi, E., Melani, L. and Mauro, M. 2016. Agrobacterium rhizogenes rolB gene affects photosynthesis and chlorophyll content in transgenic tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) plants. Journal of Plant Physiology. 204, pp. 27-35. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jplph.2016.07.010

Involvement of the recA-hydN genomic region in Salmonella enterica Thyphimurium during the perception of nitric oxide

Marvasi, M., Satkute, A., Matuszewska, M. and Jenkins, K. 2016. Involvement of the recA-hydN genomic region in Salmonella enterica Thyphimurium during the perception of nitric oxide. Conference in Genomics and Proteomics of Human Pathogens. London

Intercellular production of H2O2 in tomatoes as a prevention to Salmonella proliferation

Marvasi, M., Sutton, G. and Teplitski, M. 2016. Intercellular production of H2O2 in tomatoes as a prevention to Salmonella proliferation. IAFP's (Internationa Association of Food Protection) European Symposium on Food Safety. Athens, Greece 11 - 13 May 2016

Synergistic effect of nitric oxide donors in association with sanitizers in dispersing biofilms of industrial interest

Marvasi, M., Durie, I., Carvaho Prado, R. and Henríquez, T. 2016. Synergistic effect of nitric oxide donors in association with sanitizers in dispersing biofilms of industrial interest. IAFP's (Internationa Association of Food Protection) European Symposium on Food Safety. Athens, Greece

Involvement of the recA-hydN genomic region in salmonella enterica thyphimurium during the perception of nitric oxide

Marvasi, M., Durie, I., Matuszewska, M. and Satkute, A. 2016. Involvement of the recA-hydN genomic region in salmonella enterica thyphimurium during the perception of nitric oxide. Microbiology Society Annual Conference 2016. Liverpool 21 - 24 Mar 2016

Laboratory activity to teach about the proliferation of salmonella in vegetables

Marvasi, M., Choudhury, M. and Teplitski, M. 2015. Laboratory activity to teach about the proliferation of salmonella in vegetables. Journal of microbiology & biology education. 16 (2), pp. 230-236. https://doi.org/10.1128/jmbe.v16i2.948

Contribución de las prácticas de producción de cultivos y las condiciones climáticas a la seguridad microbiológica de los tomates y pimientos

Marvasi, M., Hochmuth, G. and Teplitski, M. 2015. Contribución de las prácticas de producción de cultivos y las condiciones climáticas a la seguridad microbiológica de los tomates y pimientos. UF-EDIS publications.

A bacillus subtilis operon involved in calcium carbonate mineralization

Marvasi, M., Mastromei, G., Rossi, M. and Perito, B. 2006. A bacillus subtilis operon involved in calcium carbonate mineralization. Congresso Nazionale della SIMGBM. Orvieto, Italy Congresso Nazionale della SIMGBM

A bacillus subtilis operon involved in calcium carbonate biomineralization

Marvasi, M., Mastromei, G., Rossi, M. and Perito, B. 2006. A bacillus subtilis operon involved in calcium carbonate biomineralization. 2nd Congress of European Microbiologists. Madrid, Spain 2006 2nd Congress of European Microbiologists

Nitric oxide donors as molecules capable of effectively disperse biofilms formed by Salmonella, Listeria, pathogenic E. coli and Pectobacterium carotovorum

Marvasi, M., Durie, I., Jenkins, K. and Teplitski, M. 2014. Nitric oxide donors as molecules capable of effectively disperse biofilms formed by Salmonella, Listeria, pathogenic E. coli and Pectobacterium carotovorum. Southeastern and Florida ASM Branches Meeting. Ponte Vedra, Florida Southeastern and Florida ASM Branches Meeting.

Physiological comparison of wild type bacillus subtilis 168 and mutant FBC5 (eftA-mutant) incapable of carbonate precipitation

Marvasi, M., Casillas-Martinez, L., Perito, B., Mastromei, G., Estremera, I., Castro, C. and Visscher, P. 2007. Physiological comparison of wild type bacillus subtilis 168 and mutant FBC5 (eftA-mutant) incapable of carbonate precipitation. 107 General Meeting American Society for Microbiology. Toronto, Canada 107 General Meeting American Society for Microbiology

Studies of calcium carbonate precipitation during bacillus subtilis biofilm formation.Â

Marvasi, M. and Casillas, L. 2010. Studies of calcium carbonate precipitation during bacillus subtilis biofilm formation.Â. 3rd ASM Conference on Beneficial Microbes. Miami, Florida 3rd ASM Conference on Beneficial Microbes

Studies of calcium carbonate precipitation during bacillus subtilis biofilm formation

Marvasi, M. and Casillas, L. 2010. Studies of calcium carbonate precipitation during bacillus subtilis biofilm formation. American Society of Microbiology in Puerto Rico.. Ponce, Puerto Rico, U.S.A. American Society of Microbiology in Puerto Rico

Black, microcolonial fungi as deteriogens of two famous marble statues in Florence (IT)

Marvasi, M., Acciai, F., Donnarumma, F., Frandi, A., Liccioli, L., Mastromei, G., Padovani, I., Sterflinger, K., Tiano, P. and Perito, B. 2011. Black, microcolonial fungi as deteriogens of two famous marble statues in Florence (IT). SIMGBM conference. Pisa, Italy SIMGBM

Feasibility of using nitric oxide donors to disperse biofilms of industrial significance to strengthen the efficacy of current industrial disinfectants

Marvasi, M. 2014. Feasibility of using nitric oxide donors to disperse biofilms of industrial significance to strengthen the efficacy of current industrial disinfectants. Center For Produce Safety Meeting. Newport, California, U.S.A. Center For Produce Safety Meeting

A carnitine metabolism key gene is involved in salmonella persistence within tomatoes

Kirkpatrick, E., Marvasi, M. and Teplitski, M. 2014. A carnitine metabolism key gene is involved in salmonella persistence within tomatoes. Southeastern and Florida ASM Branches Meeting. Ponte Vedra, Florida Southeastern and Florida ASM Branches Meeting

Nitric oxide (NO) signaling in salmonella: genes Involved in biofilm dispersion

Jenkins, T., Durie, I., Teplitski, M. and Marvasi, M. 2014. Nitric oxide (NO) signaling in salmonella: genes Involved in biofilm dispersion. Florida Association for Food Protection. Sand Key in Clearwater Beach, Florida Florida Association for Food Protection

Contribution of the salmonella capsular transcriptional regulators rcsA and rcsB to the persistence within tomatoes

Farias, M., Jenkins, K., Marvasi, M. and Teplitski, M. 2014. Contribution of the salmonella capsular transcriptional regulators rcsA and rcsB to the persistence within tomatoes. Florida Association for Food Protection. Ponte Vedra, Florida Southeastern and Florida ASM Branches Meeting

Role of salmonella typhimurium mdoCGH and rcsA genes during interactions with tomatoes

Farias, M., Jenkins, K., Marvasi, M. and Teplitski, M. 2013. Role of salmonella typhimurium mdoCGH and rcsA genes during interactions with tomatoes. Undergraduate Research Symposium. Department of Microbiology and Cell Science, University of Florida, Florida Undergraduate Research Symposium

Contribution of the salmonella capsular transcriptional regulators rcsA and rcsB to the persistence within tomatoes

Farias, M., Jenkins, K., Marvasi, M. and Teplitski, M. 2014. Contribution of the salmonella capsular transcriptional regulators rcsA and rcsB to the persistence within tomatoes. Florida Association for Food Protection. Sand Key in Clearwater Beach, Florida Florida Association for Food Protection

Role of salmonella typhimurium mdoCGH and rcsA genes during colonization of tomatoes

Farias, A., Jenkins, T., Marvasi, M. and Teplitski, M. 2013. Role of salmonella typhimurium mdoCGH and rcsA genes during colonization of tomatoes. The Florida Association for Food Protection (FAFP). Wyndham Lake Buena Vista at the Walt Disney World Resort, Florida The Florida Association for Food Protection (FAFP) Conference

Genes involved with nitric oxide biofilm dispersal

Durie, I., Teplitski, M. and Marvasi, M. 2014. Genes involved with nitric oxide biofilm dispersal. University of Florida Symposium. University of Florida - U.S.A. Florida Genetics - University of Florida Symposium

Feasibility of using nitric oxide donors on stainless steel

Durie, I., Marvasi, M. and Teplitski, M. 2014. Feasibility of using nitric oxide donors on stainless steel. Florida Association for Food Protection, Annual Education Conference. May Sand Key in Clearwater Beach, Florida, USA 28 - 30 May 2014 Florida Association for Food Protection

Feasibility of using nitric oxide donors for removing biofilms from industrial surfaces

Durie, A., Chen, C., Teplitski, M. and Marvasi, M. 2013. Feasibility of using nitric oxide donors for removing biofilms from industrial surfaces. Soil and Water Science Department Research Day. University of Florida, Florida Soil and Water Science Department Research Day

The reduction of the spread of antibiotic resistance through the management of composting applications and processes

DeBose-Scarlett, A., Sidhu, H., Marvasi, M. and Teplitski, M. 2014. The reduction of the spread of antibiotic resistance through the management of composting applications and processes. 22nd Annual US Composting Council Conference and Tradeshow. Oakland Marriott City Center, Oakland, California, USA 26 - 29 Jan 2014 22nd Annual US Composting Council Conference and Tradeshow

Understanding the spread of antibiotic resistance in soil

DeBose-Scarlett, A., Sidhu, H., Marvasi, M. and Teplitski, M. 2014. Understanding the spread of antibiotic resistance in soil. Florida Association for Food Protection. May Sand Key in Clearwater Beach, Florida Florida Association for Food Protection

Fitness of tetracycline resistant Escherichia coli O:157 H7 exposed sub-lethal doses of tetracycline in soil

DeBose-Scarlett, A., Marvasi, M. and Teplitski, M. 2014. Fitness of tetracycline resistant Escherichia coli O:157 H7 exposed sub-lethal doses of tetracycline in soil. Southeastern and Florida ASM Branches Meeting. Ponte Vedra, Florida Southeastern and Florida ASM Branches Meeting.

Nitric oxide (NO) donors to disperse biofilms of industrial significance formed by Salmonella enterica

Chen, C., Carrazana, M., Teplitski, M. and Marvasi, M. 2013. Nitric oxide (NO) donors to disperse biofilms of industrial significance formed by Salmonella enterica. The Florida Association for Food Protection (FAFP). Wyndham Lake Buena Vista at the Walt Disney World Resort, Florida The Florida Association for Food Protection (FAFP) Conference

Nitric oxide (NO) donors to disperse biofilms of industrial significance formed by Salmonella

Charles, C., Carrazana, M., Barredo, B., Teplitski, M. and Marvasi, M. 2013. Nitric oxide (NO) donors to disperse biofilms of industrial significance formed by Salmonella. Undergraduate Research Symposium. Department of Microbiology and Cell Science, University of Florida, Florida Undergraduate Research Symposium

Search for antibiotic resistance gene in metagenomics libraries derived from microbial mats at the Cabo Rojo Salterns

Casanova, A., Palacios, V., Marvasi, M., Rios-Velasquez, C. and Casillas, L. 2009. Search for antibiotic resistance gene in metagenomics libraries derived from microbial mats at the Cabo Rojo Salterns. Puerto Rico Society of Microbiologist (ASM Branch).. University of Puerto Rico, Humacao, Puerto Rico Puerto Rico Society of Microbiologist (ASM Branch)

Caratterizzazione di funghi neri isolati da aree biodeteriorate di due statue di marmo

Acciai, F., Donnarumma, F., Frandi, A., Liccioli, L., Marvasi, M., Mastromei, G., Padovani, I. and Perito, B. 2009. Caratterizzazione di funghi neri isolati da aree biodeteriorate di due statue di marmo. Convegno Nazionale Associazione Italiana di Archometria. Palermo, Italy Sistemi Biologici e Beni Culturali, Convegno Nazionale Associazione Italiana di Archometria.

Identification of exopolymeric substances from natural isolates present in the Cabo Rojo Salterns

Vazquez, M., Serrano, S., Marvasi, M. and Casillas, L. 2009. Identification of exopolymeric substances from natural isolates present in the Cabo Rojo Salterns. Puerto Rico Society of Microbiologist (ASM Branch).. University of Puerto Rico, Humacao, Puerto Rico Puerto Rico Society of Microbiologist (ASM Branch)

Calcium carbonate precipitation and pH variation during biofilm development from bacterial strains isolated in Puerto Rico

Rodriguez-Santiago, R., Castilloveita-Vega, G. and Marvasi, M. 2010. Calcium carbonate precipitation and pH variation during biofilm development from bacterial strains isolated in Puerto Rico. Research in Undergraduate Institutions. Charlotte, North Carolina Annual Biomedical Research Conference of Minority Students

Calcium carbonate precipitation and pH variation during biofilm development from isolated bacterial strains in Puerto Rico

Quinones, E., Rivera, O., Santiago, R., Vega, G., Casillas-Martinez, L. and Marvasi, M. 2010. Calcium carbonate precipitation and pH variation during biofilm development from isolated bacterial strains in Puerto Rico. PRISM Conference. Mayaguez, Puerto Rico PRISM Conference

Bacterial community analysis on the antique stained glass window Nativita' in the Florence Cathedral

Perito, B., Mastromei, G., Vedovato, E., Balsamo, C. and Marvasi, M. 2006. Bacterial community analysis on the antique stained glass window Nativita' in the Florence Cathedral. 2nd Congress of European Microbiologists. Madrid, Spain 2nd Congress of European Microbiologists

Mutation in etfA causes pleiotropic effects in Bacillus subtilis

Perito, B., Casillas-Martinez, L., Mastromei, G. and Marvasi, M. 2012. Mutation in etfA causes pleiotropic effects in Bacillus subtilis. 12th FISV Congress. Rome 12th FISV Congress

Bacterial calcium carbonate precipitation for monumental stones conservation

Perito, B., Barabesi, C., Marvasi, M. and Mastromei, G. 2005. Bacterial calcium carbonate precipitation for monumental stones conservation. Heritage Microbiology & Science. University of Portsmouth, Hampshire, England Heritage Microbiology & Science 2005 Conference

Study of arsenic-resistant bacteria isolated from contaminated sediments of the Orbetello lagoon, Italy

Pepi, M., Volterrani, M., Renzi, M., Marvasi, M., Gasperini, S., Franchi, E. and Silvano, E. 2006. Study of arsenic-resistant bacteria isolated from contaminated sediments of the Orbetello lagoon, Italy. Congresso Nazionale della SIMGBM. Orvieto, Italy Congresso Nazionale della SIMGBM

Arsenic-resistant bacteria isolated from contaminated sediments of the Orbetello lagoon, Italy, and their possible use in bioremediation

Pepi, M., Volterrani, M., Renzi, M., Marvasi, M., Gasperini, S., Franchi, E. and Focardi, S. 2006. Arsenic-resistant bacteria isolated from contaminated sediments of the Orbetello lagoon, Italy, and their possible use in bioremediation. International Symposium on Environmental Biotecnology. Leipzig, Germany International Symposium on Environmental Biotecnology

Isolation of naphthalene-degrading bacterial strains from polluted sediments of the Orbetello lagoon, Italy, and their possible use in bioremediation processes

Pepi, M., Renzi, M., Perra, G., Marvasi, M., Bernardini, E., Magri, E., Volterrani, M., Gasperini, S., Franchi, E. and Focardi, S. 2006. Isolation of naphthalene-degrading bacterial strains from polluted sediments of the Orbetello lagoon, Italy, and their possible use in bioremediation processes. Congresso Nazionale della SIMGBM. Orvieto, Italy Congresso Nazionale della SIMGBM

Physiological comparisons of Bacillus subtilis 168 and FBC5 mutant impaired in Calcium Carbonate precipitation

Marvasi, M., Zurita, M., Visscher, P., Mastromei, G., Perito, B. and Casillas-Martinez, L. 2008. Physiological comparisons of Bacillus subtilis 168 and FBC5 mutant impaired in Calcium Carbonate precipitation. 108 General Meeting American Society for Microbiology. Boston, Massachusetts 108 General Meeting American Society for Microbiology

Organomineralization potential of bacterial environmental isolates from Puerto Rico

Marvasi, M., Visscher, P., Martinez, L., Gallagher, K., Pagan, W., Santiago, R. and Vega, G. 2011. Organomineralization potential of bacterial environmental isolates from Puerto Rico. 111 ASM General Meeting. New Orleans, Louisiana 111 ASM General Meeting

Lack of etfA gene in B. subtilis inhibits calcite precipitation and alters phospholopids membrane composition, dipicolinic acid content and flagellar formation

Marvasi, M., Rodriguez, R., Rabelo, R. and Casillas-Martinez, L. 2009. Lack of etfA gene in B. subtilis inhibits calcite precipitation and alters phospholopids membrane composition, dipicolinic acid content and flagellar formation. Puerto Rico Society of Microbiologist (ASM Branch).. University of Puerto Rico, Humacao, Puerto Rico Puerto Rico Society of Microbiologist (ASM Branch)

Differential regulation of Salmonella typhimurium genes involved in O-antigen capsule production and their role in persistence within tomatoes

Marvasi, M., Noel, J. and Teplitski, M. 2013. Differential regulation of Salmonella typhimurium genes involved in O-antigen capsule production and their role in persistence within tomatoes. Research Symposium at the University of Florida. University of Florida, Florida Research Symposium

Bacterial community on the antique stained glass window in the Florence cathedral

Marvasi, M., Mastromei, G., Vedovato, E., Balsamo, C. and Perito, B. 2006. Bacterial community on the antique stained glass window in the Florence cathedral. XXV Congresso Nazionale della SIMGBM. Orvieto, Italy XXV Congresso Nazionale della SIMGBM

Hypersaline environments on Earth and beyond: normal or not?

Visscher, P., Dupraz, C., Casillas-Martinez, L., Rios-Velazques, C., Marvasi, M., Gallagher, K., Stork, N., Fowler, A., Braissant, O. and Glunk, C. 2011. Hypersaline environments on Earth and beyond: normal or not? 2011 ASLO Aquatic Science Meeting. San Juan, Puerto Rico 13 - 18 Feb 2011

Nitric oxide (NO) donors to disperse biofilms of industrial significance formed by salmonella enterica, pathogenic escherichia coli and listeria sp

Marvasi, M., Durie, I., Prado, R., Satkute, A. and Matuszewska, M. 2015. Nitric oxide (NO) donors to disperse biofilms of industrial significance formed by salmonella enterica, pathogenic escherichia coli and listeria sp. The 6th Congress of European Microbiologists (FEMS 2015). Maastricht, The Netherlands 07 - 11 Jun 2015 The 6th Congress of European Microbiologists

Salmonella enterica biofilm-mediated dispersal by nitric oxide donors in association with cellulose nanocrystal hydrogels

Marvasi, M., Durie, I., McLamore, E., Vanegas, D. and Chaturvedi, P. 2015. Salmonella enterica biofilm-mediated dispersal by nitric oxide donors in association with cellulose nanocrystal hydrogels. AMB Express. 5, pp. 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13568-015-0114-7

Impact of tomato varieties and maturity state on susceptibility of tomatoes to salmonella

Marvasi, M., Hochmuth, G. and Teplitski, M. 2014. Impact of tomato varieties and maturity state on susceptibility of tomatoes to salmonella. UF-EDIS publications.

Salmonella and tomatoes

Bartz, J., Marvasi, M. and Teplitski, M. 2014. Salmonella and tomatoes. in: Matthews, K., Sapers, G. and Gerba, C. (ed.) The produce contamination problem: causes and solution San Diego Academic Press. pp. 269-289

Ethylene signalling affects susceptibility of tomatoes to Salmonella

Marvasi, M., Noel, J., George, A., Farias, M., Jenkins, K., Hochmuth, G., Xu, Y., Giovanonni, J. and Teplitski, M. 2014. Ethylene signalling affects susceptibility of tomatoes to Salmonella. Microbial biotechnology. 7 (6), pp. 545-555. https://doi.org/10.1111/1751-7915.12130

The role of crop production practices and weather conditions in microbiological safety of tomatoes and peppers

Marvasi, M., Hochmuth, G. and Teplitski, M. 2014. The role of crop production practices and weather conditions in microbiological safety of tomatoes and peppers. UF-EDIS publications.

Fitness of tetracycline-resistant Escherichia coli O:157 H7 exposed sub-lethal doses of tetracycline in soil

DeBose-Scarlett, A., Marvasi, M. and Teplitski, M. 2014. Fitness of tetracycline-resistant Escherichia coli O:157 H7 exposed sub-lethal doses of tetracycline in soil. 15th Annual Soil and Water Science Research Forum. University of Florida, USA 18 Sep 2014 IFAS Science Research Forum

Genes involved with nitric oxide biofilm dispersal

Durie, I., Teplitski, M. and Marvasi, M. 2014. Genes involved with nitric oxide biofilm dispersal. 15th Annual Soil and Water Science Research Forum. University of Florida, USA 18 Sep 2014 UF Soil and Water Science Research Forum

Effect of the irrigation regime on the susceptibility of pepper and tomato to post-harvest proliferation of Salmonella enterica

Marvasi, M., George, A., Giurcanu, M., Hochmuth, G., Noel, J. and Teplitski, M. 2015. Effect of the irrigation regime on the susceptibility of pepper and tomato to post-harvest proliferation of Salmonella enterica. Food Microbiology. 46, pp. 139-144. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fm.2014.07.014

A Bacillus subtilis cell fraction (BCF) inducing calcium carbonate precipitation: biotechnological perspectives for monumental stone reinforcement

Perito, B., Marvasi, M., Barabesi, C., Mastromei, G., Bracci, S., Vendrell, M. and Tiano, P. 2014. A Bacillus subtilis cell fraction (BCF) inducing calcium carbonate precipitation: biotechnological perspectives for monumental stone reinforcement. Journal of Cultural Heritage. 15 (4), pp. 345-351. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.culher.2013.10.001

Dispersal of biofilms of industrial significance by Nitric Oxide (NO) donors

Marvasi, M., Jenkins, K., Durie, I. and Teplitski, M. 2014. Dispersal of biofilms of industrial significance by Nitric Oxide (NO) donors. ASM General Meeting: American Society for Microbiology 114th General Meeting. Boston, Massachusetts, USA 17 - 20 May 2014 ASM General Meeting

Nitric oxide (NO) signaling in salmonella: genes involved in biofilm dispersion

Jenkins, T., Durie, I., Marvasi, M. and Teplitski, M. 2014. Nitric oxide (NO) signaling in salmonella: genes involved in biofilm dispersion. 15th Undergraduate Research Symposium. University of Florida, Florida, USA 27 Mar 2014 Undergraduate Research Symposium

Nitric oxide donors as molecules capable of effectively disperse biofilms formed by Salmonella, Listeria, pathogenic E. coli and Pectobacterium carotovorum

Marvasi, M., McLamore, E., Vanegas, D., Durie, I. and Teplitski, M. 2014. Nitric oxide donors as molecules capable of effectively disperse biofilms formed by Salmonella, Listeria, pathogenic E. coli and Pectobacterium carotovorum. Southeastern and Florida ASM Branches Meeting. Ponte Vedra, Florida, USA 05 - 07 Sep 2014 Southeastern and Florida ASM Branches Meeting

Effects of nitrogen and potassium fertilization on the susceptibility of tomatoes to post-harvest proliferation of Salmonella enterica

Marvasi, M., George, A., Giurcanu, M., Hochmuth, G., Noel, J., Gause, E. and Teplitski, M. 2014. Effects of nitrogen and potassium fertilization on the susceptibility of tomatoes to post-harvest proliferation of Salmonella enterica. Food Microbiology. 43, pp. 20-27. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fm.2014.03.017

Systematic analysis of the ability of Nitric Oxide donors to dislodge biofilms formed by Salmonella enterica and Escherichia coli O157:H7

Marvasi, M., Chen, C., Carrazana, M., Durie, I. and Teplitski, M. 2014. Systematic analysis of the ability of Nitric Oxide donors to dislodge biofilms formed by Salmonella enterica and Escherichia coli O157:H7. AMB Express. 4. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13568-014-0042-y

Factors that affect proliferation of Salmonella in tomatoes post-harvest: the roles of seasonal effects, irrigation regime, crop and pathogen genotype

Marvasi, M., Hochmuth, G., Giurcanu, M., George, A., Noel, J., Bartz, J. and Teplitski, M. 2013. Factors that affect proliferation of Salmonella in tomatoes post-harvest: the roles of seasonal effects, irrigation regime, crop and pathogen genotype. PLoS ONE. 8 (12), pp. 1-11. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0080871

Laboratory activity to effectively teach introductory geomicrobiology concepts to non-geology majors

Marvasi, M., Davila-Vazquez, Y. and Martinez, L. 2013. Laboratory activity to effectively teach introductory geomicrobiology concepts to non-geology majors. Journal of microbiology & biology education. 14 (2, Jou), pp. 206-212.

Differential regulation of Salmonella typhimurium genes involved in O-antigen capsule production and their role in persistence within tomato fruit

Marvasi, M., Cox, C., Xu, Y., Noel, J., Giovannoni, J. and Teplitski, M. 2013. Differential regulation of Salmonella typhimurium genes involved in O-antigen capsule production and their role in persistence within tomato fruit. Molecular plant-microbe interactions : MPMI. 26 (7, Jou), pp. 793-800.

Black microcolonial fungi as deteriogens of two famous marble statues in Florence, Italy

Marvasi, M., Donnarumma, F., Frandi, A., Mastromei, G., Sterflinger, K., Tiano, P. and Perito, B. 2012. Black microcolonial fungi as deteriogens of two famous marble statues in Florence, Italy. International Biodeterioration and Biodegradation. 68 (0, Jou), pp. 36-44. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ibiod.2011.10.011

Impacto de las variedades de tomate y su estado de madurez en la susceptibilidad a Salmonella

Marvasi, M., Hochmuth, G. and Teplitski, M. 2012. Impacto de las variedades de tomate y su estado de madurez en la susceptibilidad a Salmonella. UF-EDIS publications.

Salmonella y escherichia coli enteropatógena en el ambiente de producción de cultivos: fuentes potenciales, supervivencia y gestión

Marvasi, M., Teplitski, M., George, A. and Hochmuth, G. 2012. Salmonella y escherichia coli enteropatógena en el ambiente de producción de cultivos: fuentes potenciales, supervivencia y gestión. IFAS Extension.

Importance of B4 medium in determining organomineralization potential of bacterial environmental isolates

Marvasi, M., Gallagher, K., Martinez, L., Molina Pagan, W., Rodrí­guez Santiago, R., Castilloveití­a Vega, G. and Visscher, P. 2012. Importance of B4 medium in determining organomineralization potential of bacterial environmental isolates. Geomicrobiology Journal. 29 (10, Jo), pp. 916-924. https://doi.org/10.1080/01490451.2011.636145

Bacillus subtilis fadB (ysiB) gene encodes an enoyl-CoA hydratase

Frandi, A., Zucca, P., Marvasi, M., Mastromei, G., Sanjust, E. and Perito, B. 2011. Bacillus subtilis fadB (ysiB) gene encodes an enoyl-CoA hydratase. Annals of Microbiology. 61 (2, Jou), pp. 371-374. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13213-010-0121-5

Physiological requirements for carbonate precipitation during biofilm development of Bacillus subtilis etfA mutant

Marvasi, M., Visscher, P., Perito, B., Mastromei, G. and Casillas-Martinez, L. 2010. Physiological requirements for carbonate precipitation during biofilm development of Bacillus subtilis etfA mutant. FEMS Microbiology Ecology. 71 (3, Jou), pp. 341-350.

Exopolymeric substances (EPS) from Bacillus subtilis: polymers and genes encoding their synthesis

Marvasi, M., Visscher, P. and Casillas Martinez, L. 2010. Exopolymeric substances (EPS) from Bacillus subtilis: polymers and genes encoding their synthesis. FEMS microbiology letters. 313 (1, Jou), pp. 1-9.

Arsenic precipitation by an anaerobic arsenic-respiring bacterial strain isolated from the polluted sediments of Orbetello Lagoon, Italy

Focardi, S., Pepi, M., Ruta, M., Marvasi, M., Bernardini, E., Gasperini, S. and Focardi, S. 2010. Arsenic precipitation by an anaerobic arsenic-respiring bacterial strain isolated from the polluted sediments of Orbetello Lagoon, Italy. Letters in applied microbiology. 51 (5, Jou), pp. 578-585.

Analysis of bacterial communities on an antique stained glass window

Marvasi, M., Mastromei, G., Vedovato, E., Balsamo, C. and Perito, B. 2009. Analysis of bacterial communities on an antique stained glass window. in: May, E., Jones, M. and Mitchell, J. (ed.) Heritage Microbiology and Science RCS Publishing.

Two naphthalene degrading bacteria belonging to the genera Paenibacillus and Pseudomonas isolated from a highly polluted lagoon perform different sensitivities to the organic and heavy metal contaminants

Pepi, M., Lobianco, A., Renzi, M., Perra, G., Bernardini, E., Marvasi, M., Gasperini, S., Volterrani, M., Franchi, E., Heipieper, H. and Focardi, S. 2009. Two naphthalene degrading bacteria belonging to the genera Paenibacillus and Pseudomonas isolated from a highly polluted lagoon perform different sensitivities to the organic and heavy metal contaminants. Extremophiles : life under extreme conditions. 13 (5, Jou), pp. 839-848.

Bacterial community analysis on the Mediaeval stained glass window "Natività" in the Florence Cathedral

Marvasi, M., Vedovato, E., Balsamo, C., Macherelli, A., Dei, L., Mastromei, G. and Perito, B. 2009. Bacterial community analysis on the Mediaeval stained glass window "Natività" in the Florence Cathedral. Journal of Cultural Heritage. 10 (1, Jou), pp. 124-133. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.culher.2008.08.010

Arsenic-resistant bacteria isolated from contaminated sediments of the Orbetello Lagoon, Italy, and their characterization

Pepi, M., Volterrani, M., Renzi, M., Marvasi, M., Gasperini, S., Franchi, E. and Focardi, S. 2007. Arsenic-resistant bacteria isolated from contaminated sediments of the Orbetello Lagoon, Italy, and their characterization. Journal of Applied Microbiology. 103 (6, Jou), pp. 2299-2308.

Phenotype microarray comparisons of Bacillus subtilis 168 and FBC5 mutant impaired in calcium carbonate precipitation

Rodruguez, J., Zurita, M., Marvasi, M., Perito, B. and Casillas-Martinez, L. 2007. Phenotype microarray comparisons of Bacillus subtilis 168 and FBC5 mutant impaired in calcium carbonate precipitation. Semi Annual Meeting of the Puerto Rico Society for Microbiologists (PRSM) American Society for Microbiology Puerto Rico Branch. Semi Annual Meeting of the Puerto Rico Society for Microbiologists (PRSM) American Society for Microbiology Puerto Rico Branch.
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