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Acetobacter
Wed, 08/19/2009 - 10:52 — aemtek
Fungal Group:
Acetobacteraceae
Genus:
Acetobacter
Distribution:
This family of bacteria are widely distributed. They are strictly aerobic
Substrate:
These strictly aerobic bacteria are found associated with mainly vinegar and spoilage of beer and wine. Some other sources of isolation are sugary and alcohol containing solutions like cider, fruit juices and honey.
Notes On Identification:
Bacteria belonging to this family vary in shape from being ellipsoidal to rod-like. Gram staining reactions are also variable, species being gram negative or gram positive. Strains may be either motile or non-motile and identifying characteristics of t