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Yang SB, Fu JJ, He JH, Zhang XJ, Chai LJ, Shi JS, Wang ST, Zhang SY, Shen CH, Lu ZM, Xu ZH. Decoding the Qu-aroma of medium-temperature Daqu starter by volatilomics, aroma recombination, omission studies and sensory analysis. Food Chem 2024; 457:140186. [PMID: 38924911 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.140186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2024] [Revised: 06/17/2024] [Accepted: 06/21/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024]
Abstract
Qu-aroma is of great significance for evaluation the quality of Daqu starter. This study aimed to decode the Qu-aroma of medium-temperature Daqu (MT-Daqu) via "top-down" and "bottom-up" approaches. Firstly, 52 aroma descriptors were defined to describe the MT-Daqu aroma by quantitative descriptive analysis. Secondly, 193 volatile organic compounds (VOCs) were identified from 42 MT-Daqu samples by HS-SPME-GC-MS, and 43 dominant VOCs were screened out by frequence of occurrence or abundance. By Thin Film (TF)-SPME-GC-O-MS, 27 odors and 90 VOCs were detected in MT-Daqu mixture, and 14 odor-active VOCs were screened out by odor intensity. Thirdly, a five-level MT-Daqu aroma wheel was constructed by matching 52 aroma descriptors and 37 aroma-active VOCs. Finally, Qu-aroma of MT-Daqu was reconstructed with 37 aroma-active VOCs and evaluated by omission experiments. Hereinto, 26 key aroma-active VOCs were determined by OAV value ≥1, including isovaleric acid, 1-hexanol, isovaleraldehyde, 2-octanone, trimethylpyrazine, γ-nonalactone, 4-vinylguaiacol, etc.
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- Sheng-Bing Yang
- Key Laboratory of Industrial Biotechnology of Ministry of Education, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China; National Engineering Research Center of Cereal Fermentation and Food Biomanufacturing, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Key Laboratory of Industrial Biotechnology of Ministry of Education, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China; National Engineering Research Center of Cereal Fermentation and Food Biomanufacturing, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Key Laboratory of Industrial Biotechnology of Ministry of Education, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Key Laboratory of Industrial Biotechnology of Ministry of Education, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China; National Engineering Research Center of Cereal Fermentation and Food Biomanufacturing, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Key Laboratory of Industrial Biotechnology of Ministry of Education, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China; National Engineering Research Center of Cereal Fermentation and Food Biomanufacturing, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- School of Life Science and Health Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- National Engineering Research Center of Solid-State Brewing, Luzhou 646000, PR China
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- National Engineering Research Center of Solid-State Brewing, Luzhou 646000, PR China
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- National Engineering Research Center of Solid-State Brewing, Luzhou 646000, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Industrial Biotechnology of Ministry of Education, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China; National Engineering Research Center of Cereal Fermentation and Food Biomanufacturing, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China.
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- College of Biomass Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China.
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Xu S, Zhou H, Xu B, Liu W, Hu W, Xu Q, Hong J, Liu Y, Li X. Deciphering layer formation in Red Heart Qu: A comprehensive study of metabolite profile and microbial community influenced by raw materials and environmental factors. Food Chem 2024; 451:139377. [PMID: 38703722 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.139377] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2023] [Revised: 03/18/2024] [Accepted: 04/13/2024] [Indexed: 05/06/2024]
Abstract
Environmental-origin microbiota significantly influences Red Heart Qu (RH_Qu) stratification, but their microbial migration and metabolic mechanisms remain unclear. Using high-throughput sequencing and metabolomics, we divided the stratification of RH_Qu into three temperature-based stages. Phase I features rising temperatures, causing microbial proliferation and a two-layer division. Phase II, characterized by peak temperatures, sees the establishment of thermotolerant species like Bacillus, Thermoactinomyces, Rhodococcus, and Thermoascus, forming four distinct layers and markedly altering metabolite profiles. The Huo Quan (HQ), developing from the Pi Zhang (PZ), is driven by the tyrosine-melanin pathway and increased MRPs (Maillard reaction products). The Hong Xin evolves from the Rang, associated with the phenylalanine-coumarin pathway and QCs (Quinone Compounds) production. Phase III involves the stabilization of the microbial and metabolic profile as temperatures decline. These findings enhance our understanding of RH_Qu stratification and offer guidance for quality control in its fermentation process.
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- Shanshan Xu
- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, No.193 Tunxi Road, Hefei City 230009, Anhui Province, People's Republic of China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, No.193 Tunxi Road, Hefei City 230009, Anhui Province, People's Republic of China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, No.193 Tunxi Road, Hefei City 230009, Anhui Province, People's Republic of China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, No.193 Tunxi Road, Hefei City 230009, Anhui Province, People's Republic of China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, No.193 Tunxi Road, Hefei City 230009, Anhui Province, People's Republic of China
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- Anhui Kouzi Brewery Co., Ltd., No.9 South Xiangshan Road, Huaibei City 235199, Anhui Province, People's Republic of China
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- School of Life Sciences, University of Science and Technology of China, No.443 Huangshan Road, Hefei 230026, Anhui Province, People's Republic of China
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- Shenzhen Branch, Guangdong Laboratory of Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Genome Analysis Laboratory of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Agricultural Genomics Institute at Shenzhen, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, No.7 Pengfei Road, Shenzhen city 518120, Guangdong province, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, No.193 Tunxi Road, Hefei City 230009, Anhui Province, People's Republic of China.
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Shi G, Fang C, Xing S, Guo Y, Li X, Han X, Lin L, Zhang C. Heterogenetic mechanism in high-temperature Daqu fermentation by traditional craft and mechanical craft: From microbial assembly patterns to metabolism phenotypes. Food Res Int 2024; 187:114327. [PMID: 38763631 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2024.114327] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2024] [Revised: 03/31/2024] [Accepted: 04/16/2024] [Indexed: 05/21/2024]
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The mechanical process has a widely usage in large-scale high-temperature Daqu (HTD) enterprises, however, the quality of the mechanical HTD is gapped with the HTD by traditional process. Currently, the understanding of the mechanism behind this phenomenon is still over-constrained. To this end, the discrepancies in fermentation parameters, enzymatic characteristics, microbial assembly and succession patterns, metabolic phenotypes were compared between traditional HTD and mechanical HTD in this paper. The results showed that mechanical process altered the temperature ramping procedure, resulting in a delayed appearance of the peak temperature. This alteration shifted the assembly pattern of the initial bacterial community from determinism to stochasticity, while having no impact on the stochastic assembly pattern of the fungal community. Concurrently, mechanical pressing impeded the accumulation of arginase, tetramethylpyrazine, trimethylpyrazine, 2-methoxy-4-vinylphenol, and butyric acid, as the target dissimilarities in metabolism between traditional HTD and mechanical HTD. Pearson correlation analysis combined with the functional prediction further demonstrated that Bacillus, Virgibacillus, Oceanobacillus, Kroppenstedtia, Lactobacillus, and Monascus were mainly contributors to metabolic variances. The Redundancy analysis (RDA) of fermented environmental factors on functional ASVs indicated that high temperature, high acid and low moisture were key positive drivers on the microbial metabolism for the characteristic flavor in HTD. Based on these results, heterogeneous mechanisms between traditional HTD and mechanical HTD were explored, and controllable metabolism targets were as possible strategies to improve the quality of mechanical HTD.
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- Gailing Shi
- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Key Laboratory of Industrial Fermentation Microbiology, Ministry of Education, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Industrial Microbiology, College of Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin 300457, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Key Laboratory of Industrial Fermentation Microbiology, Ministry of Education, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Industrial Microbiology, College of Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin 300457, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Key Laboratory of Industrial Fermentation Microbiology, Ministry of Education, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Industrial Microbiology, College of Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin 300457, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Key Laboratory of Industrial Fermentation Microbiology, Ministry of Education, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Industrial Microbiology, College of Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin 300457, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Key Laboratory of Industrial Fermentation Microbiology, Ministry of Education, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Industrial Microbiology, College of Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin 300457, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Key Laboratory of Industrial Fermentation Microbiology, Ministry of Education, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Industrial Microbiology, College of Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin 300457, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Key Laboratory of Industrial Fermentation Microbiology, Ministry of Education, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Industrial Microbiology, College of Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin 300457, People's Republic of China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Key Laboratory of Industrial Fermentation Microbiology, Ministry of Education, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Industrial Microbiology, College of Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin 300457, People's Republic of China.
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Zhang P, Liu Y, Li H, Hui M, Pan C. Strategies and Challenges of Microbiota Regulation in Baijiu Brewing. Foods 2024; 13:1954. [PMID: 38928896 PMCID: PMC11202514 DOI: 10.3390/foods13121954] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2024] [Revised: 06/09/2024] [Accepted: 06/12/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open
Abstract
The traditional Chinese Baijiu brewing process utilizes natural inoculation and open fermentation. The microbial composition and abundance in the microecology of Baijiu brewing often exhibit unstable characteristics, which directly results in fluctuations in Baijiu quality. The microbiota plays a crucial role in determining the quality of Baijiu. Analyzing the driving effect of technology and raw materials on microorganisms. Elucidating the source of core microorganisms and interactions between microorganisms, and finally utilizing single or multiple microorganisms to regulate and intensify the Baijiu fermentation process is an important way to achieve high efficiency and stability in the production of Baijiu. This paper provides a systematic review of the composition and sources of microbiota at different brewing stages. It also analyzes the relationship between raw materials, brewing processes, and brewing microbiota, as well as the steps involved in the implementation of brewing microbiota regulation strategies. In addition, this paper considers the feasibility of using Baijiu flavor as a guide for Baijiu brewing regulation by synthesizing the microbiota, and the challenges involved. This paper is a guide for flavor regulation and quality assurance of Baijiu and also suggests new research directions for regulatory strategies for other fermented foods.
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- Pengpeng Zhang
- College of Biological Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 450001, China; (P.Z.); (H.L.); (M.H.)
- College of Food and Biological Engineering (Liquor College), Henan University of Animal Husbandry and Economy, Zhengzhou 450046, China;
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- College of Food and Biological Engineering (Liquor College), Henan University of Animal Husbandry and Economy, Zhengzhou 450046, China;
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- College of Biological Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 450001, China; (P.Z.); (H.L.); (M.H.)
- College of Food and Biological Engineering (Liquor College), Henan University of Animal Husbandry and Economy, Zhengzhou 450046, China;
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- College of Biological Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 450001, China; (P.Z.); (H.L.); (M.H.)
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- College of Food and Biological Engineering (Liquor College), Henan University of Animal Husbandry and Economy, Zhengzhou 450046, China;
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Leng W, Li W, Li Y, Lu H, Li X, Gao R. Insight investigation into the response pattern of microbial assembly succession and volatile profiles during the brewing of sauce-flavor baijiu based on bioaugmentation. J Biosci Bioeng 2024; 137:211-220. [PMID: 38272723 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiosc.2023.12.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2023] [Revised: 11/26/2023] [Accepted: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 01/27/2024]
Abstract
To improve the flavor profile and sensory quality of baijiu, the utilization of bioaugmented fermentation inoculated with functional microbiota normally serves as an effective method for directional regulation during the baijiu fermentation process. In this study, a systematic analysis of the succession patterns and volatile flavor compound profiles of microbial communities was carried out by high-throughput sequencing and solid-phase microextraction gas chromatography-mass spectrometry, respectively. The results demonstrated that the Saccharomyces cerevisiae YS222-related bioaugmentation clearly altered the microbial composition, particularly the assembly of bacteria, and promoted the quantity of the most volatile flavoring compounds, including alcohols, esters, and pyrazines. In addition, the correlation analysis showed that Saccharomyces and Lactobacillus in the augmented group were the main biomarkers associated with the dynamics of microbial community and greatly contributed to the brewing of sauce-flavor baijiu, which congruent with the outcomes of the enrichment analysis of integrated metabolic pathway. Thus, this work is beneficial for promoting the quality of baijiu and will serve as a useful reference for clarifying the possible mechanism of augmented fermentation on flavor development.
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- Weijun Leng
- Key Laboratory of Geriatric Nutrition and Health, Beijing Technology and Business University, Ministry of Education, Beijing 100048, China; School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- Key Laboratory of Geriatric Nutrition and Health, Beijing Technology and Business University, Ministry of Education, Beijing 100048, China; Key Laboratory of Brewing Microbiome and Enzymatic Molecular Engineering, China General Chamber of Commerce, Beijing 100048, China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- Key Laboratory of Geriatric Nutrition and Health, Beijing Technology and Business University, Ministry of Education, Beijing 100048, China; Key Laboratory of Brewing Microbiome and Enzymatic Molecular Engineering, China General Chamber of Commerce, Beijing 100048, China
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- Key Laboratory of Geriatric Nutrition and Health, Beijing Technology and Business University, Ministry of Education, Beijing 100048, China; Key Laboratory of Brewing Microbiome and Enzymatic Molecular Engineering, China General Chamber of Commerce, Beijing 100048, China; Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Food Nutrition and Human Health, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China; Beijing Association for Science and Technology-Food Nutrition and Safety Professional Think Tank Base, Beijing 100048, China.
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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Zhang J, Zhao M, Chen J, Zhu Y, Xiao C, Li Q, Weng X, Duan Y, Zuo Y. The improvement of Hovenia acerba-sorghum co-fermentation in terms of microbial diversity, functional ingredients, and volatile flavor components during Baijiu fermentation. Front Microbiol 2024; 14:1299917. [PMID: 38249457 PMCID: PMC10797018 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2023.1299917] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2023] [Accepted: 12/07/2023] [Indexed: 01/23/2024] Open
Abstract
The quality of Baijiu was largely affected by raw materials, which determine the flavor and taste. In the present study, organic acids, polyphenols, volatile flavor components and microbial community in Hovenia acerba-sorghum co-fermented Baijiu (JP1) and pure sorghum-fermented Baijiu (JP2) were comprehensively analyzed. Organic acids, polyphenols and volatile flavor components in JP1 were more abundant than JP2. The abundance and diversity of bacteria and fungi in JP1 was higher than that in JP2 in the early stage of fermentation, but presented opposite trend in the middle and late stages. Leuconostoc, Lentilactobacillus and Issatchenkia were dominant genera in JP1. Whereas, Cronobacter, Pediococcus and Saccharomyces occupied the main position in JP2. Lentilactobacillus and Issatchenkia were positively related to most of organic acids and polyphenols. Pseudomonas, Rhodococcus, Cronobacter, Pediococcus, Brucella, Lentilactobacillus, Lactobacillus, Saccharomycopsis, Wickerhamomyces, Aspergillus, Thermomyces and unclassified_f-Dipodascaccae were associated with the main volatile flavor components. The main metabolic pathways in two JPs exhibited the variation trend of first decreasing and then increasing, and the metabolism activity in JP1 were higher than that in JP2. The results demonstrated the introduction of Hovenia acerba improved the functional ingredients and volatile flavor components, which is helpful for the quality promotion of Baijiu. This study identified the key microorganisms and discussed their effect on organic acids, polyphenols and volatile flavor components during the fermentation of Baijiu with different raw materials, providing a scientific basis for the development and production of high-quality Baijiu.
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- Jing Zhang
- College of Food and Biological Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu, China
- Solid-state Fermentation Resource Utilization Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Faculty of Quality Management and Inspection and Quarantine, Yibin University, Yibin, China
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- College of Life Science, Sichuan Normal University, Chengdu, China
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- College of Food and Biological Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu, China
- Solid-state Fermentation Resource Utilization Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Faculty of Quality Management and Inspection and Quarantine, Yibin University, Yibin, China
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- College of Life Science, Sichuan Normal University, Chengdu, China
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- College of Life Science, Sichuan Normal University, Chengdu, China
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- College of Life Science, Sichuan Normal University, Chengdu, China
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- College of Life Science, Sichuan Normal University, Chengdu, China
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- College of Life Science, Sichuan Normal University, Chengdu, China
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- College of Life Science, Sichuan Normal University, Chengdu, China
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