Separation and identification of microbial enzymes on cereal grains/oilseeds and their activity assessment and effects on the quality of processing products - A comprehensive review

Abstract

Grains/oilseeds and their processing by-products are readily colonized by a diverse and complex microbial community. This microbial community actively interacts with plants by secreting various metabolites through every process, from seed to maturation, harvesting, processing and storage. It is a major driver in the spoilage of final products and bulk storage feedstocks such as wheat, corn, and legumes. Recent studies indicate that enzymes secreted by microbes significantly impact the quality of grains/oilseeds, as well as their subsequent processing products. Current analytical studies on microbial enzymes associated with grains/oilseed surfaces primarily focus on specific species. Seeds in fields or storage are exposed to dynamic and diverse microbial communities, leading to uncertaintie