Overview

This is the second volume in the Lactic Acid Bacteria Series and concentrates on the classification of the genera which has undergone considerable change in recent years. In this volume, a chapter is devoted to each of the principal genera of lactic acid bacteria which are now recognized. These chapters include discussion of the phytogenetic position of the genus in question and its relationship to other genera of lactic acid bacteria, a description of the principal features which are characteristic of the genus, and descriptions of the species in the genus. This book is an essential source of reference for dairy technologists, microbiologists and biotechnologists in the academic and industrial sectors. This book should be of interest to dairy technologists, microbiologists and biotechnologists in the academic and industrial sectors.

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Author:   W.H.N Holzapfel ,  B.J. Wood
Publisher:   Chapman and Hall
Imprint:   Chapman and Hall
Edition:   1995 ed.
Volume:   2
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   1.690kg
ISBN:  

9780751402155

ISBN 10:   075140215
Pages:   398
Publication Date:   30 November 1999
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

1 Lactic acid bacteria in contemporary perspective.- 1.1 Introduction.- 1.2 Carbohydrate metabolism.- Acknowledgement.- Reference.- 2 Phylogenetic relationships of lactic acid bacteria.- 2.1 Introduction.- 2.2 The genera Lactobacillus, Leuconostoc and Pediococcus.- 2.3 The genus Carnobacterium.- 2.4 The genera Streptococcus, Lactococcus, Enterococcus and Vagococcus.- 2.5 The genera Aerococcus, Alloiococcus, Tetragenococcus and Atopobium.- 2.6 The genus Bifidobacterium.- Acknowledgement.- References.- 3 The genus Lactobacillus.- 3.1 Introduction.- 3.2 Grouping of lactobacilli.- 3.3 Description of the species.- Note added at proof.- Acknowledgement.- References.- 4 The genus Streptococcus.- 4.1 Introduction.- 4.2 Classification.- 4.3 Morphology.- 4.4 Cultural characteristics.- 4.5 Biochemistry/physiology.- 4.6 Cell wall composition.- 4.7 Genetics.- 4.8 Phylogeny.- 4.9 Importance of the genus.- 4.10 Identification.- 4.11 Isolation and enumeration.- 4.12 Maintenance and preservation.- 4.13 Species of the genus Streptococcus.- References.- 5 The genus Pediococcus with notes on the genera Tetratogenococcus and Aerococcus.- 5.1 Introduction.- 5.2 Morphology.- 5.2 Physiology.- 5.4 Genetic features.- 5.5 Immunochemistry.- 5.6 Historical aspects.- 5.7 Phylogenese relationships.- 5.8 Importance of the genus.- 5.9 Isolation and enumeration of pediococci.- 5.10 Maintenance and preservation of pediococci.- 5.11 Identification of pediococci.- 5.12 Description of species which comprise the genus Pediococcus.- 5.13 Concluding remarks.- Acknowledgements.- References.- 6 The genus Lactococcus.- 6.1 History.- 6.2 Morphology.- 6.3 Biochemistry and physiology.- 6.4 Genetics and genetic engineering.- 6.5 Phylogeny.- 6.6 Importance.- 6.7 Habitats.- 6.8 Enrichment and isolation.- 6.9 Identification and differentiation.- 6.10 Maintenance and preservation.- 6.11 Species of the genus Lactococcus.- References.- 7 The genus Leuconostoc.- 7.1 Introduction.- 7.2 Growth characteristics.- 7.3 Taxonomy.- 7.4 Genetics.- 7.5 Practical importance.- 7.6 Conclusion.- 7.7 List of species of the genus Leuconostoc.- References.- 8 The genus Bifidobacterium.- 8.1 General description of the genus.- 8.2 Phylogenetic relationships.- 8.3 The importance of the genus.- 8.4 List of species of the genus Bifidobacterium.- References.- 9 The genus Carnobacterium.- 9.1 History.- 9.2 Morphology.- 9.3 Biochemistry/physiology.- 9.4 Genetics.- 9.5 Phylogeny.- 9.6 Importance.- 9.7 Identification.- 9.8 Isolation and enumeration.- 9.9 Maintenance and preservation.- 9.10 Species of the genus Carnobacterium.- References.- 10 The genus Enterococcus.- 10.1 History.- 10.2 Phylogeny.- 10.3 Growth and isolation of enterococci.- 10.4 Phenotypic characteristics of the genus.- 10.5 Identification of the genus.- 10.6 Identification of enterococcal species.- 10.7 Description of species.- References.- 11 Spore-forming, lactic acid producing bacteria of the genera Bacillus and Sporolactobacillus.- 11.1 Introduction.- 11.2 General properties of the genus Bacillus and other spore-forming organisms.- 11.3 Bacillus species forming lactic acid.- 11.4 Sporolactobacillis inulinus.- 11.5 Phylogenetic relationships.- 11.6 Ecology and habitats of lactic acid producing spore-formers.- 11.7 Applications and products.- 11.8 Descriptions of the spore-forming lactic acid producing bacteria.- References.

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