Article
Genotypic diversity of lactic acid bacteria isolated from African traditional alkaline-fermented foods.
Journal of applied microbiology - 1 Jun 2010
Ouoba L I I, Nyanga-Koumou C A G, Parkouda C, Sawadogo H, Kobawila S C, Keleke S, Diawara B, Louembe D, Sutherland J P
Abstract excerpt
AIM: To identify and compare lactic acid bacteria (LAB) isolated from alkaline fermentations of cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) leaves, roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) and African locust bean (Parkia biglobosa) seeds for production of, respectively, Ntoba Mbodi, Bikalga and Soumbala. METHODS AND RESULTS: A total of 121 LAB were isolated, identified and compared by phenotyping and genotyping using PCR...
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