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ArticleFrontiers in microbiology2026

Diversity and functional potential of bacterial and fungal endophytes in traditional food wrapping leaves reveal implications for artisanal food safety and quality.

Rasheed A Adeleke, Thabang M E Machailoe, Michelle Malemagovha, Oluwaseyi S Olanrewaju, Kazeem A Alayande, Linda U Obi, Oluwadamilola M Makinde

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Article in Frontiers in microbiology, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. An erratum has been issued. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Rasheed A AdelekeUnit for Environmental Sciences and Management, North-West University (Potchefstroom Campus), Potchefstroom, South Africa.
Thabang M E MachailoeUnit for Environmental Sciences and Management, North-West University (Potchefstroom Campus), Potchefstroom, South Africa.
Michelle MalemagovhaUnit for Environmental Sciences and Management, North-West University (Potchefstroom Campus), Potchefstroom, South Africa.
Oluwaseyi S OlanrewajuUnit for Environmental Sciences and Management, North-West University (Potchefstroom Campus), Potchefstroom, South Africa.
Kazeem A AlayandeUnit for Environmental Sciences and Management, North-West University (Potchefstroom Campus), Potchefstroom, South Africa.
Linda U ObiUnit for Environmental Sciences and Management, North-West University (Potchefstroom Campus), Potchefstroom, South Africa.
Oluwadamilola M MakindeUnit for Environmental Sciences and Management, North-West University (Potchefstroom Campus), Potchefstroom, South Africa.

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Abstract

Plant leaves are widely utilised globally for the packaging and serving of traditionally prepared foods. The microbial communities associated with these wrapping leaves, particularly endophytes, are recognised to potentially influence food quality, safety, and preservation. Specifically, certain endophytes can enhance sensory attributes and nutritional value through fermentative processes, while the presence of harmful microorganisms may lead to spoilage and pose a risk of foodborne illness. This study utilised 16S rRNA, ITS metabarcoding and metagenomic functional analysis (PICRUSt2) to comprehensively investigate the composition and infer the putative functional potential of putative endophytic bacterial and fungal communities present in 53 samples of four different food wrapping leaves. The leaves examined included

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bacteriaendophytesfood safetyfungiready-to-eat foodswrapping leaves

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