Microbial community dynamics in phyto-thermotherapy baths viewed through next generation sequencing and metabolomics approach.

ABSTRACT: Phyto-thermotherapy is a treatment consisting in immersing oneself in baths of self-heating alpine grass, to benefit of the heat and rich aromatic components released by the process. The aim of this study was to characterize the bacterial and fungal diversity of three phyto-thermal baths (PTB) performed in three different months, and to compare the data with the profile of the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) of the process. All the data collected showed that PTBs were structured in two stages: the first three days were characterised by an exponential rise of the temperature, a fast bacterial development, higher microbial diversity and higher concentrations of plant aliphatic hydrocarbons. The second stage was characterised by a stable high temperature, shrinkage of the microbial diversit

SUBMITTER: Franciosi E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7578836 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature