Juan Jose Cordoba-Granados

Mr. Juan Jose Cordoba-Granados


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Academic Career Length

2Years (2025-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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18 July 2025 in Foods
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JCJuan Jose Cordoba-Granados
Juan Jose Cordoba-Granados
Almudena V. MerchanAlmudena V. Merchan
Almudena V. Merchan
CMCarlos Moraga-Lozano
Carlos Moraga-Lozano
PCPaula Tejero Cordero
Paula Tejero Cordero
AGAlberto Martín González
Alberto Martín González
María José BenitoMaría José Benito
María José Benito
This study investigated the seasonal and spatial dynamics of off-flavour compounds—geosmin and 2-methylisoborneol (2-MIB)—in an intensive rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) aquaculture system for human consumption in western Spain. Weekly water and fish flesh samples were collected over a 12-month period from three farms supplied by the River Tormes. Physicochemical parameters, determination of geosmin and 2-MIB by SPME-GC-MS, microbial counts, and microbial community composition were assessed alongside volatile compound concentrations. Geosmin and 2-MIB showed marked seasonal variation, with peak levels in water and fish flesh during spring and summer, correlating positively with temperature. Geosmin accumulation in fish was highest in the downstream farm, suggesting cumulative exposure effects. In contrast, 2-MIB was detected only in water and at lower concentrations. Microbial analyses revealed high bacterial and fungal diversity, including cyanobacterial taxa such as Phormidium setchellianum and Pseudoanabaena minima, known producers of geosmin and 2-MIB. These findings highlight the importance of water microbiota and environmental conditions in off-flavour development. Managing cyanobacterial populations and monitoring spatial-temporal variability are essential to mitigate the development of earthy or musty flavours and economic losses in aquaculture systems.