AUTHOR=Olmo Rocío , Wetzels Stefanie Urimare , Armanhi Jaderson Silveira Leite , Arruda Paulo , Berg Gabriele , Cernava Tomislav , Cotter Paul D. , Araujo Solon Cordeiro , de Souza Rafael Soares Correa , Ferrocino Ilario , Frisvad Jens C. , Georgalaki Marina , Hansen Hanne Helene , Kazou Maria , Kiran George Seghal , Kostic Tanja , Krauss-Etschmann Susanne , Kriaa Aicha , Lange Lene , Maguin Emmanuelle , Mitter Birgit , Nielsen Mette Olaf , Olivares Marta , Quijada Narciso Martín , Romaní-Pérez Marina , Sanz Yolanda , Schloter Michael , Schmitt-Kopplin Philippe , Seaton Sarah Craven , Selvin Joseph , Sessitsch Angela , Wang Mengcen , Zwirzitz Benjamin , Selberherr Evelyne , Wagner Martin TITLE=Microbiome Research as an Effective Driver of Success Stories in Agrifood Systems – A Selection of Case Studies JOURNAL=Frontiers in Microbiology VOLUME=13 YEAR=2022 URL=https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/microbiology/articles/10.3389/fmicb.2022.834622 DOI=10.3389/fmicb.2022.834622 ISSN=1664-302X ABSTRACT=

Increasing knowledge of the microbiome has led to significant advancements in the agrifood system. Case studies based on microbiome applications have been reported worldwide and, in this review, we have selected 14 success stories that showcase the importance of microbiome research in advancing the agrifood system. The selected case studies describe products, methodologies, applications, tools, and processes that created an economic and societal impact. Additionally, they cover a broad range of fields within the agrifood chain: the management of diseases and putative pathogens; the use of microorganism as soil fertilizers and plant strengtheners; the investigation of the microbial dynamics occurring during food fermentation; the presence of microorganisms and/or genes associated with hazards for animal and human health (e.g., mycotoxins, spoilage agents, or pathogens) in feeds, foods, and their processing environments; applications to improve HACCP systems; and the identification of novel probiotics and prebiotics to improve the animal gut microbiome or to prevent chronic non-communicable diseases in humans (e.g., obesity complications). The microbiomes of soil, plants, and animals are pivotal for ensuring human and environmental health and this review highlights the impact that microbiome applications have with this regard.