ISSN:
1572-9699
Keywords:
manganese
;
mixed culture fermentation
;
L. plantarum
;
Enterobacteriaceae
;
silage
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract Addition of manganese, at levels of 50 ppm, to a liquid growth medium simulating adverse silage conditions had no effect on the growth or on the fermentation pattern of Enterobacter cloacae and Proteus vulgaris. Yet, the manganese strongly enhanced the growth of Lactobacillus plantarum. Co-cultures of L. plantarum and E. cloacae or P. vulgaris were, by addition of manganese ions, significantly altered in the favour of the former. This finding can be of use in mixed cultures where Enterobacteriaceae act as spoiler microorganisms.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00403163
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