Numerical taxonomy of catalase-negative cocci isolated from frozen vegetables.
Taxonomic data for 135 cultures of bacteria isolated from frozen snap beans and whole kernel corn were analyzed by computer. Of the isolates, 79% were grouped into five major clusters. Two of the groups consisted of leuconostocs, whereas the other three contained homofermentative types. The intergroup similarities suggested a generic level of similarity. Feature frequencies for the groups were calculated, and properties of the different groups are presented. Many of the isolates differed from described species.
D001419:Bacteria / Q000145:classification* / Q000201:enzymology / Q000302:isolation & purification; D002374:Catalase / Q000378:metabolism; D003201:Computers; D005516:Food Microbiology; D005519:Food Preservation
D002374:Catalase