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Composition and physiological profiling of sprout-associated microbial communities.

Anabelle Matos1, Jay L Garland, William F Fett

  • 1U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Eastern Regional Research Center, Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania 19038, USA. amatos@arserrc.gov

Journal of Food Protection
|December 24, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Sprout type significantly impacts microbial communities, with alfalfa and clover sprouts showing similar microfloras. Inoculation alters microbial dynamics, regardless of the source organisms, influencing biocontrol agent selection.

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Area of Science:

  • Microbiology
  • Food Science
  • Agricultural Science

Background:

  • The microbial communities on sprouts are crucial for food safety and quality.
  • Understanding factors influencing sprout microflora is essential for predicting microbial behavior and developing effective biocontrol strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the effects of sprout type and inoculum factors on the microbial community structure of various sprouts.
  • To determine the similarity of microbial communities across different sprout types and identify factors influencing these similarities.

Main Methods:

  • Culturable microbial fractions were recovered using sonication or hand-shaking and characterized by density, richness, and diversity.
  • Community-level physiological profiles (CLPPs) were used to assess microbial community similarity based on carbon source utilization.
Keywords:
NASA Center KSCNASA Discipline Life Support Systems

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  • Statistical analyses were performed to evaluate the impact of sprout type, growing facility, seed lot, and inoculation on microbial structure.

    • Main Results:

    • No significant differences in microbial cell density, richness, or diversity were found based on sprout type, growing facility, or seed lot.
    • Microbial communities of alfalfa and clover sprouts were more similar to each other than to other sprout types.
    • Inoculation with sprout-derived communities significantly altered microbial community structure in a source-independent manner.

    Conclusions:

    • Sprout type is a key determinant of microbial community structure, with alfalfa and clover exhibiting distinct similarities.
    • The inoculation process itself significantly impacts microbial community development, irrespective of the specific microbial consortia used.
    • Biocontrol agent selection should consider sprout type, with similar agents potentially effective for alfalfa and clover, while others may be needed for different sprouts.