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Comparison of phenotypic and genotypic taxonomic methods for the identification of dairy enterococci.
Antonie van Leeuwenhoek - 1 Apr 2004
Alves Paula Isabel, Martins Maria Paula, Semedo Teresa, Figueiredo Marques José Joaquim, Tenreiro Rogério, Barreto Crespo Maria Teresa
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The purpose of the study was to assess the phenotypic and genotypic taxonomic congruence in order to allow species allocation of dairy enterococci. A total of 364 enterococci isolated from ewes'milk and cheese from four Portuguese Registered Designation of Origin areas and 25 type and reference strains of Enterococcus spp. were characterized by a polyphasic taxonomical approach involving 40 physiological and...
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