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Acetobacter intermedius, sp. nov.

C Boesch1, J Trcek, M Sievers

  • 1Institut für Lebensmittelwissenschaft, Labor für Lebensmittelmikrobiologie, ETH-Zürich, Zuerich, Switzerland.

Systematic and Applied Microbiology
|September 19, 2003
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A new bacterial species, Acetobacter intermedius, was identified from Kombucha and vinegars. This Acetobacter species exhibits unique growth characteristics, differentiating it from related bacteria.

Area of Science:

  • Microbiology
  • Bacteriology
  • Food Science

Background:

  • The genus Acetobacter comprises acetic acid bacteria known for their role in fermentation.
  • Characterization of novel Acetobacter species is crucial for understanding microbial diversity and industrial applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To isolate and characterize a new species within the Acetobacter genus.
  • To phenotypically and genetically differentiate the new species from existing Acetobacter strains.

Main Methods:

  • Isolation of bacterial strains from various sources like Kombucha and vinegars.
  • Cultivation and growth characteristic analysis on specific media.
  • DNA-DNA hybridization for genetic relatedness assessment with type strains of other Acetobacter species and related bacteria.

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Main Results:

  • A new species, Acetobacter intermedius sp. nov., was proposed based on distinct phenotypic traits.
  • Acetobacter intermedius grows in media with 3% acetic acid and 3% ethanol but does not require acetic acid.
  • DNA-DNA hybridization showed less than 60% similarity with other Acetobacter type strains and Gluconobacter oxydans, confirming its novelty.

Conclusions:

  • Acetobacter intermedius represents a distinct species within the Acetobacter genus.
  • Its phenotypic characteristics place it between A. europaeus and A. xylinus.
  • Strain TF2 (DSM11804) from Kombucha is designated as the type strain for Acetobacter intermedius.