Acetobacter acetii

Wed, 08/19/2009 - 10:52 — aemtek

Fungal Group:

Acetobacteraceae

Genus:

Acetobacter

Species:

acetii

Distribution:

This family of bacteria are widely distributed. They are strictly aerobic

Substrate:

This species is associated with beer and wine spoilage.

Notes On Identification:

This is a non-pigmented bacteria that causes ketogenesis from glycerol. It is able to grow in 10% ethanol