Bacterial succession, functional organization, and ecological drivers during spontaneous ukwa (Treculia africana) fermentation
Kelechi Stanley Dike, Chidinma Francisca Ezeh, Monicah Masake, Chinwe Happiness Justice-Alucho, Chibundu N. Ezekiel
This study characterizes bacterial succession and ecological drivers during ukwa fermentation using 16S rRNA sequencing, identifying key microbial transitions and environmental factors shaping the community.
bioRxiv · Dec 29, 2025 · PreprintMicrobiology