Metagenomic and proteomic analysis of bacterial retting community and proteome profile in the degumming process of kenaf bast.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Data on the microbial community and functional proteins associated with degumming in kenaf remains scant. Here, we analyzed the microbial communities associated with kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus) bast fibers during retting to identify potential candidate degumming bacteria. Retting liquids were collected and analyzed at 0 days, 10 days, and 34 days and then evaluated the yield and quality of kenaf fiber at the different retting times. Besides, the microbial communities were characterized using metagenomic and proteomic analysis by LC-MS/MS technology.

Results

The data showed that increase in the retting time significantly improves the softness, dispersion, and fiber whiteness of the kenaf fiber. The relative abundance of Acinetobacter increased from 2.88% at the bas

SUBMITTER: Xu H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9636830 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature