THE ROLE OF TEMPERATURE IN MICROBIAL GROWTH: A DISCUSSION AND META-ANALYSIS

• Mohammed Abdulaziz AlGhazali

  College of Medical Technology, Department of Genetic Engineering, Derna, Libya

  Author

• Salwa Muftah Eljamay

  College of Medical Technology, Public Health Department, Derna, Libya

  Author

  https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2834-8028

Temperature is a fundamental factor influencing microbial growth, affecting metabolism, enzyme activity, and survival. Different microorganisms exhibit varied temperature preferences, classified as psychrophiles, mesophiles, thermophiles, and hyperthermophiles. This paper discusses the impact of temperature on microbial growth, analyzing previous studies on optimal growth conditions, temperature stress responses, and industrial applications. A meta-analysis is conducted to compare growth rates across different temperature ranges. This paper explores the critical role of temperature in microbial growth, examining how it influences metabolism, enzyme activity, and survival across various microorganisms. The classification of microorganisms into psychrophiles, mesophiles, thermophiles, and hyperthermophiles are discussed, along with their optimal growth conditions and responses to temperature stress. A meta-analysis is presented to compare growth rates across different temperature ranges, highlighting the implications for industrial applications

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