Use of meta-omics approaches for characterization of microbiota isolated from different ecological niches

In the present work, the first two activities of the PhD thesis are described. Firstly, pomegranate microbiota was investigated trough culture-dependent approach and potentially pro-technological microorganisms were isolated and identified. Secondly, fermentation process of pomegranate juices and seeds by microorganisms previously isolated were set up. New large-scale consumption foods were designed, on laboratory scale, and characterized.