Sporolactobacillus
Sporolactobacillus is a genus of Gram-positive bacteria that belongs to the family Lactobacillaceae. This genus is characterized by its ability to form endospores, a unique trait among lactic acid bacteria.
Characteristics[edit | edit source]
Sporolactobacillus species are rod-shaped, anaerobic, and spore-forming. They are also homofermentative, meaning they ferment sugars primarily to lactic acid. The genus was first described in 1967 by Nakayama and Yanoshi, who isolated Sporolactobacillus inulinus from soil.
Species[edit | edit source]
The genus Sporolactobacillus currently includes the following recognized species:
- Sporolactobacillus inulinus
- Sporolactobacillus terrae
- Sporolactobacillus vineae
- Sporolactobacillus laevolacticus
Applications[edit | edit source]
Sporolactobacillus species have potential applications in biotechnology and food production. For example, S. inulinus can ferment inulin, a polysaccharide found in many plants, into lactic acid. This could be used in the production of biodegradable plastics and other bioproducts.
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