Abstract
The
composition
and
content
of
aroma
substances
in
flue-cured
tobacco
(
Nicotiana
tabacum
L.)
will
affect
the
quality
tobacco.
To
investigate
correlation
between
various
K326
before
after
flue-curing,
their
impact
on
diversity,
this
study
employed
middle
leaves
KRK26
as
test
materials.
Samples
were
collected
both
flue-curing
for
untargeted
metabolomics
analysis.
results
showed
that
584
metabolites
significantly
different
there
44
aroma-related
metabolites,
including
alcohols,
aldehydes,
phenols,
organic
acids,
etc.
analyzed
compounds
consist
37
known
substances,
while
7
previously
not
associated
with
aroma,
have
been
identified
other
food
products.
These
findings
suggest
these
seven
might
may
be
potential
compounds.
Further
analysis
aldehydes
increased
but
acids
decreased.
Furthermore,
revealed
a
quantity
type
serve
reference
enhancing
process
optimizing
industrial
production
cigarettes
use
cured
leaves.
ACS Omega,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
9(14), С. 15996 - 16005
Опубликована: Март 26, 2024
Although
cigar
tobacco
leaves
(CTLs)
have
a
high
economic
value,
research
regarding
the
flavor
characteristics
of
CTLs
is
currently
limited.
A
comprehensive
study
from
different
regions
China
was
conducted
by
identifying
their
volatile-flavor-containing
compounds
(VFCs)
and
flavors.
The
samples
were
analyzed
via
gas
chromatography–ion
mobility
spectrometry
(GC–IMS)
sensory
evaluation.
Results
revealed
considerable
differences
in
VFC
contents
China,
suggesting
that
VFLs
could
be
influenced
geographical
origin.
Mainly,
phenols,
pyrazines,
aldehydes
present
Sichuan.
High
esters
pyrazines
Hubei,
while
major
components
Hainan.
Multivariate
analysis
results
showed
effective
differentiation
origins
based
on
GC–IMS
results.
Sensory
evaluation
flavors
different.
1,8-Pinene,
3-methyl-3-butene-1-ol,
2,3-dimethyl-5-ethylpyrazine,
4-methyl-3-penten-2-one,
(E)-2-pentenal
might
serve
as
marker
compounds,
indicating
origin
This
may
beneficial
for
trade
development
products.
Chemical and Biological Technologies in Agriculture,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
11(1)
Опубликована: Май 8, 2024
Abstract
Background
Economic
benefits
for
tobacco
growers
are
closely
linked
to
the
quality
of
fermented
cigar
leaves
(CTLs).
This
research
focused
on
an
in-depth
examination
microbial
community
and
flavor
compounds
within
CTLs,
specifically
analyzing
wrapper,
binder,
filler
components
a
cigar.
The
primary
objective
was
unravel
complex
relationship
between
composition
resultant
profiles,
thereby
providing
insights
that
could
enhance
economic
value
CTLs.
Results
study
revealed
distinct
variations
in
chemicals
microbiota
across
different
sections
Prominent
species
identified
CTLs
included
Corynebacterium
,
Pseudomonas
Staphylococcus
Aspergillus
Cladosporium
.
Bidirectional
orthogonal
partial
least
squares
(O2PLS)
analysis
pinpointed
five
bacterial
four
fungal
as
key
contributors
compound
formation.
Additionally,
considering
Within-module
Among-module
connectivity
highlighted
two
thirteen
genera
keystone
species.
from
Partial
Least
Squares
Structural
Equation
Modeling
(PLS-SEM)
further
underscored
influential
role
microorganisms
defining
CTLs'
profile.
Conclusions
findings
illuminate
intricate
interplay
microbes
traditional
fermentation
process
Graphical
Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
12
Опубликована: Июль 9, 2024
Introduction
Microbial
succession
and
metabolic
adjustment
during
cigar
tobacco
leaf
(CTL)
fermentation
are
key
factors
to
improve
the
quality
flavor
of
CTLs.
However,
interactions
in
above
processes
remain
be
further
elucidated.
Methods
Bacillus
altitudinis
inoculants
were
added
CTLs,
metagenomics
metabolomics
used
analyze
effects
on
regulating
microbial
succession,
shift,
aroma
production
fermentation.
Results
discussion
The
addition
reinforced
CTL
macromolecule
transformation
facilitated
efficiently,
total
was
increased
by
43%
compared
with
natural
omics
analysis
showed
that
Staphylococcus
a
main
contributor
fatty
acid
degradation,
inositol
phosphate
metabolism,
energy
supply
(oxidative
phosphorylation),
nutrient
transport
(ABC
transporter
phosphotransferase
system
[PTS]),
(terpenoid
backbone
biosynthesis,
phenylalanine
degradation
aromatic
compounds).
Furthermore,
positively
correlated
TCA
cycle
intermediates
(citric
acid,
fumaric
aconitic
acid),
cell
wall
components,
peptidoglycan
(GlcNAc-1-P
UDP-GlcNAc),
phytic
products
(inositol).
characteristics
collectively
most
dominant
community
at
genus
level
microflora
succession.
supplemented
nutritional
components
enhanced
activity
diversity
bacteria
such
as
Corynebacterium
,
improved
their
competitive
advantages
richness
communities.
Additionally,
shift
nicotine
NAD
+
anabolism
from
first
observed.
Meanwhile,
significantly
correlative
differential
metabolites
complement,
thus
forming
completely
dynamic
ecosystem.
results
provided
evidence
for
optimization.
Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
12
Опубликована: Март 19, 2024
Tobacco,
a
vital
economic
crop,
had
its
quality
post-curing
significantly
influenced
by
starch
content.
Nonetheless,
the
existing
process
parameters
during
curing
were
inadequate
to
satisfy
degradation
requirements.
Microorganisms
exhibit
inherent
advantages
in
degradation,
offering
significant
potential
tobacco
process.
Our
study
concentrated
on
microbial
populations
surface
of
leaves
and
rhizosphere
soil.
A
strain
capable
designated
as
BS3,
was
successfully
isolated
identified
Bacillus
subtilis
phylogenetic
tree
analysis
based
16SrDNA
sequence.
The
application
BS3
enhanced
enzyme
activity
accelerated
Furthermore,
analyses
metagenome,
transcriptome,
metabolome
indicated
that
facilitated
regulating
microbiota
composition
affecting
genes
related
hydrolyzed
protein
key
metabolites
leaves.
This
offered
new
strategies
for
efficiently
improving
Frontiers in Microbiology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
15
Опубликована: Июнь 3, 2024
Introduction
The
air-curing
process
of
cigar
tobacco,
as
a
key
step
in
enhancing
the
quality
cigars,
is
often
susceptible
to
contamination
by
mold
spores,
which
severely
constrains
tobacco.
Methods
This
study
employed
high-throughput
Illumina
sequencing
technology
and
continuous
flow
analysis
system
analyze
differences
between
microbial
communities
physicochemical
components
moldy
healthy
tobacco
leaves.
Furthermore,
correlation
was
performed
reveal
impact
on
Results
flora
compositions
(MC)
(HC)
leaves
were
analyzed,
revealing
significant
disparities
two
groups.
Aspergillus
spp.
represented
dominant
MC,
with
nine
out
twelve
isolated
molds
showing
higher
quantities
MC
than
HC.
Mold
notably
decreased
total
nitrogen
(TN),
phosphorus
(TP),
alkaloids
(TA),
starch,
protein,
flavor
constituents
while
increasing
fatty
acid
esters
(TFAA),
accompanied
shift
towards
weakly
acidic
pH
Fungal
community
indicated
reduction
fungal
operational
taxonomic
unit
(OUT)
numbers
diversity
indices
contrasting
bacterial
trends.
exhibited
significantly
relative
abundance
LEfSe
pinpointing
it
primary
driver
differentiation.
negative
correlations
observed
TP,
TA,
positive
association
evident
TFAA.
Network
underscored
pivotal
role
species
influencing
HC
its
serving
critical
determinant
during
process.
Discussion
elucidated
substantial
distinctions
air-curing,
emerging
contributing
leaf
mold.
The
air-curing
process
of
cigar
tobacco
leaves
is
typically
conducted
in
an
open
environment,
involving
the
participation
various
microorganisms.
However,
effect
microbial
communities
during
on
formation
flavor
components
remains
unclear.
Therefore,
this
study
aims
to
reveal
dynamics
and
community
changes,
explore
potential
role
process.
High-throughput
sequencing
analysis
showed
that
Pantoea,
Sphingomonas
Pseudomonas
were
dominant
bacterial
genera
process,
while
Aspergillus
was
fungal
genus.
Subsequently,
volatile
shows
alkaloids
most
important
compounds
leaves,
followed
by
esters,
alcohols
aldehydes.
Furthermore,
38
characteristic
at
different
periods
identified
based
PLS-DA
air-curing.
correlation
between
microorganisms
Pantoea
Staphylococcus
might
promote
from
browning
post-air-curing
positively
correlated
with
specific
like
phenylacetaldehyde
acetophenone.
Phoma,
Mycosphaerella,
Wallemia,
Cladosporium
as
key
influencing
formation,
they
positive
correlations
multiple
components.
These
information
enrich
our
understanding
air
curing.
There
a
complex
components,
which
may
have
great
influence
leaves.
Bacterial
higher
species
diversity
richness
air-curing,
more
characteristics
flavor,
play
roles
formation.
This
revealed
provided
guidance
for
subsequent
screening
functional
improve
stabilize
flavor.
ACS Omega,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
10(6), С. 5819 - 5828
Опубликована: Фев. 3, 2025
In
order
to
conduct
in-depth
research
on
the
stylistic
characteristics
of
different
varieties
cigar
tobacco
leaves
(CTLs),
we
have
carried
out
following
work:
first,
Soxhlet
extraction
method
was
utilized
for
pretreatment
4
CTLs
currently
available
in
China.
Then,
two-dimensional
(2D)
gas
chromatography-time-of-flight
mass
spectrometry
(GC
×
GC-TOF-MS)
technology
applied
nontargeted
flavoromics
analysis
CTLs.
A
total
2117
volatile
compounds
were
identified
extracts
varieties,
encompassing
alcohols,
aldehydes,
ketones,
carboxylic
acids,
and
their
derivatives,
esters,
hydrocarbons,
alkenes,
heterocyclic
compounds,
aromatics.
Results
from
multivariate
statistical
analyses
(principal
component
(PCA)
orthogonal
partial
least-squares
discriminant
(OPLS-DA))
revealed
significant
differences
compound
profiles
among
CTL
varieties.
Based
relative
odor
activity
value
(ROAV)
analysis,
key
flavor
determined
each
variety,
contributing
unique
aroma
cigars.
Overall,
shared
similar
profiles,
characterized
by
sweetness,
fruitiness,
greenness,
nuttiness,
floral
notes,
with
BX1
DX2
particularly
standing
sweetness
additionally
prominent
fruitiness.
HY101,
however,
relatively
lacking
these
attributes
compared
other
3
Nine
differential
compounds-1-butanol,
3-methyl;
1-hexanol;
benzeneacetaldehyde;
naphthalene;
benzaldehyde;
isophorone;
2-heptanone,
furan,
2-pentyl;
pyrazine,
trimethyl,
trimethylpyrazine-were
as
characteristic
markers
We
believe
that
this
study
will
not
only
provide
important
variety
identification
but
also
offer
scientific
basis
improving
quality
market
advantages
leaves.