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Phenotypic and genotypic diversity of Lactobacillus buchneri strains isolated from spoiled, fermented cucumber.
International journal of food microbiology - 2 Sept 2018
Daughtry Katheryne V, Johanningsmeier Suzanne D, Sanozky-Dawes Rosemary, Klaenhammer Todd R, Barrangou Rodolphe
Abstract excerpt
Lactobacillus buchneri is a Gram-positive, obligate heterofermentative, facultative anaerobe commonly affiliated with spoilage of food products. Notably, L. buchneri is able to metabolize lactic acid into acetic acid and 1,2-propanediol. Although beneficial to the silage industry, this metabolic capability is detrimental to preservation of cucumbers by fermentation. The objective of this study was to characterize...
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