Comparative Genomics Unveils the Habitat Adaptation and Metabolic Profiles of <i>Clostridium</i> in an Artificial Ecosystem for Liquor Production
Guan-Yu Fang, Li‐Juan Chai, Xiao-Zhong Zhong, Zhen‐Ming Lu, Xiao‐Juan Zhang, Linhuan Wu, Songtao Wang, Caihong Shen, Jin‐Song Shi, Zhenghong Xu
Abstract
Pit mud is a typical artificial ecosystem for Chinese liquor production. Clostridium inhabiting pit mud plays essential roles in the flavor formation of strong-flavor baijiu. The relative abundance of Clostridium increased with pit mud quality, further influencing the quality of baijiu.
Topics & Concepts
Adaptation (eye)Production (economics)EcosystemEcologyBiologyEconomicsNeuroscienceMacroeconomicsGut microbiota and healthClostridium difficile and Clostridium perfringens researchPharmacological Effects of Natural Compounds