Microbiological characterization and sterilization-induced changes in the profile of the hydrophobic organic substances in Latvian balneological peat
cohort Grade B 2015
Authors: Ramata-Stunda, A., Petriņa, Z.
Journal: International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology
Key Findings
- Characterizes microbial communities in Latvian balneological peat
- Documents sterilization effects on hydrophobic organic substance profiles
- Shows that sterilization alters peat's chemical composition, affecting therapeutic properties
Important study for peat product safety — characterizes the microbial communities present in Latvian balneological peat and documents how sterilization processing changes the hydrophobic organic substance profile. Demonstrates the tension between microbial safety (requiring sterilization) and preserving therapeutic activity (which sterilization can diminish). Key reference for the microbial-safety and quality control sections of the knowledge graph.
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