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Pigment-producing Strains of Acetobacter aceti

Nature volume 186, pages 331–332 (1960)Cite this article

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ASAI and SHODA1 have recently proposed a new classification of the acetic acid bacteria, basing this on a study of 26 strains. They have substantially supported Leifson's findings2 (confirmed by Shimwell3) that these bacteria are not a homogeneous group, but consist of two distinct genera, the first (Acetobacter proper) oxidizing ethanol to acetic acid and thence to carbon dioxide and water and possessing, if motile, peritrichous flagella; the second (which Leifson2 called Acetomonas) oxidizing ethanol only as far as acetic acid and having, if motile, polar flagella.

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  1. Department of Agriculture and Horticulture, University of Bristol, Long Ashton Research Station, Bristol

    J. G. CARR

  2. Research Department, British Vinegars, Ltd., Frome

    J. L. SHIMWELL

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CARR, J., SHIMWELL, J. Pigment-producing Strains of Acetobacter aceti . Nature 186, 331–332 (1960). https://doi.org/10.1038/186331a0

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