|
Acetobacter
aceti
| Genomic
sources for restriction enzymes (at this website): |
AatII |
| Gram
Stain: |
Acetobacter aceti is Gram stain negative. |
| Respiration: |
Acetobacter aceti is aerobic. |
| Motility: |
Acetobacter aceti is motile by peritrichous flagella. |
| Taxonomic lineage: |
Bacteria; Proteobacteria; Alphaproteobacteria; Rhodospirillales;
Acetobacteraceae; Acetobacter |
| Industrial uses or economic implications: |
Acetobacter aceti is a common contaminant
in all industrial fermentation facilities and is responsible
for generating turbidity, ropiness, discoloration, and
off-flavors in beer. |
| Miscellaneous: |
Acetobacter aceti is ubiquitous in the environment,
wherever sugar fermentation is occurring. A. aceti
produces acetic acid from ethanol in alcoholic niches
in the environment. |
| Human health and disease: |
Acetobacter aceti has not been reported as a
human pathogen. |
Disclaimer: This information is presented as is. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of this information, please check current reference material prior to growth or handling of microorganisms.
|
