Comparative profiling of microbial communities and volatile organic compounds in fermented wrapper, binder, and filler cigar tobaccos

Autor: Mingzhu Zhang, Dongfeng Guo, Haiqing Wang, Guanglong Wu, Yaqi Shi, Jinlong Zhou, Tianfei Zheng, Eryong Zhao, Xiaolei Wu, Xingjiang Li
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: Chemical and Biological Technologies in Agriculture, Vol 11, Iss 1, Pp 1-18 (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2196-5641
DOI: 10.1186/s40538-024-00582-0
Popis: Abstract Background Economic benefits for tobacco growers are closely linked to the quality of fermented cigar tobacco leaves (CTLs). This research focused on an in-depth examination of the microbial community and flavor compounds within CTLs, specifically analyzing the wrapper, binder, and filler components of a cigar. The primary objective was to unravel the complex relationship between the microbial composition and the resultant flavor profiles, thereby providing insights that could enhance the economic value of CTLs. Results The study revealed distinct variations in flavor chemicals and microbiota across different sections of CTLs. Prominent species identified in the fermented CTLs included Corynebacterium, Pseudomonas, Staphylococcus, Aspergillus, and Cladosporium. Bidirectional orthogonal partial least squares (O2PLS) analysis pinpointed five bacterial and four fungal species as key contributors to flavor compound formation. Additionally, an analysis considering Within-module and Among-module connectivity highlighted two bacterial and thirteen fungal genera as keystone species. The insights from Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) further underscored the influential role of fungal microorganisms in defining CTLs' flavor profile. Conclusions The research findings illuminate the intricate interplay between flavor chemicals and microbes in the traditional fermentation process of CTLs. Graphical Abstract
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