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Chapter 6<br />

studies may solve some <strong>of</strong> the questions surrounding this topic. Whole<br />

genome sequencing <strong>of</strong> the SAGOXB.0066 strain and other S. Agona strains<br />

was undertaken during this research by collaborators (Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Mark<br />

Achtman et al. <strong>University</strong> College Cork [185]). All S. Agona strains involved<br />

in this research were referred to the whole genome research group at UCC.<br />

However, due to time constrains the project did not assess the sequences<br />

generated specifically for bi<strong>of</strong>ilm related genes.<br />

It would have been <strong>of</strong> interest to investigate if there were any important<br />

differences in genes up/down regulated that differentiated the density <strong>of</strong><br />

bi<strong>of</strong>ilm formed by particular strains over an extended period <strong>of</strong> time. For<br />

example, the two S. Agona strains had notable different bi<strong>of</strong>ilm density<br />

levels after 168 hours bi<strong>of</strong>ilm formation. RNA samples were isolated from<br />

each bi<strong>of</strong>ilm run using Total RNA freeze and archived at -80°C following the<br />

recommended conditions. Due to time constrains, the achieved samples<br />

were not used for microarray studies, as initially desired.<br />

Moreover, it would have been <strong>of</strong> use to identify the main bi<strong>of</strong>ilm<br />

properties that lead to resistance to the disinfectant agents, such as<br />

particular proteins contained in the EPS and if the EPS was dependent on<br />

the bi<strong>of</strong>ilm substratum.<br />

Most food processing environments, a bi<strong>of</strong>ilm may consist <strong>of</strong> multiple<br />

species <strong>of</strong> organisms. As a result it may be <strong>of</strong> interest to consider the<br />

inclusion <strong>of</strong> multiple organisms in laboratory based bi<strong>of</strong>ilm studies.<br />

Examining S. enterica bi<strong>of</strong>ilm density when developed in a mixed bi<strong>of</strong>ilm<br />

was also discussed for inclusion in this project. However, due to time<br />

constraints, it was determined that it may be more appropriate to<br />

undertake mixed species bi<strong>of</strong>ilm after single species bi<strong>of</strong>ilm studies are<br />

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