A phylogenetic analysis of an atypical leuconostoc: description of Leuconostoc fallax sp. nov. |
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| Authors: | A.J. Martinez-Murcia M.D. Collins |
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| Affiliation: | Department of Microbiology, AFRC Institute of Food Research, Reading Laboratory, Shinfield, U.K. |
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| Abstract: | The 16S rRNA sequence of an unknown leuconostoc originally isolated from sauerkraut was investigated by reverse transcription. A comparison of the sequence with those from other lactic acid bacteria revealed the unknown organism represents a new albeit peripheral line within the genus Leuconostoc sensu stricto. A new species, Leuconostoc fallax, is proposed for this organism. The type strain is DSM 20189. |
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| Keywords: | Leuconostoc fallax sp. nov. Lactbacillus Taxonomy Phylogeny rRNA |
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