Comparative genomics of the Komagataeibacter strains—Efficient bionanocellulose producers [PDF]
MicrobiologyOpen, 2019 Komagataeibacter species are well‐recognized bionanocellulose (BNC) producers. This bacterial genus, formerly assigned to Gluconacetobacter, is known for its phenotypic diversity manifested by strain‐dependent carbon source preference, BNC production ...
Małgorzata Ryngajłło +4 more
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Cellulose and Cellulose Synthase in a Marine Pseudomonas Strain from Antarctica: Characterization, Adaptive Implications, and Biotechnological Potential [PDF]
Marine DrugsAntarctic microorganisms have developed extraordinary strategies for adaptation. They have also demonstrated the ability to produce various biopolymers in response to environmental stress.
Maria Chiara Biondini +7 more
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Cellulosic biofilm formation of Komagataeibacter in kombucha at oil-water interfaces
Biofilm, 2022 Bacteria forming biofilms at oil-water interfaces have diverse metabolism, they use hydrocarbons as a carbon and energy source. Kombucha is a fermented drink obtained from a complex symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast, where acetic acid bacteria ...
Guruprakash Subbiahdoss +2 more
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Enhanced bacterial cellulose production by Komagataeibacter xylinus using agro-derived flour nitrogen sources [PDF]
Applied Microbiology and BiotechnologyBacterial cellulose (BC) production is limited by the high cost of refined nitrogen sources such as yeast extract and tryptone. While carbon source substitution has been widely studied, approaches for nitrogen replacement remain underexplored.
Dheanda Absharina +5 more
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Citrate-buffered Yamanaka medium allows to produce high-yield bacterial nanocellulose in static culture using Komagataeibacter strains isolated from apple cider vinegar [PDF]
Frontiers in Bioengineering and BiotechnologyBacterial nanocellulose (BNC) is a sustainable, renewable, and eco-friendly nanomaterial, which has gained great attentions in both academic and industrial fields.
Dariela Núñez +7 more
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Complete genome sequence of the cellulose-producing strain Komagataeibacter nataicola RZS01 [PDF]
Scientific Reports, 2017 Komagataeibacter nataicola is an acetic acid bacterium (AAB) that can produce abundant bacterial cellulose and tolerate high concentrations of acetic acid. To globally understand its fermentation characteristics, we present a high-quality complete genome
Heng Zhang +7 more
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Optimization of Bacterial Cellulose Production by Komagataeibacter rhaeticus K23
FibersThe use of bacterial cellulose (BC), having high purity, a high degree of crystallinity, water-holding capacity, tensile strength and adaptability on a broad scale is limited because of the low yield.
Ceyda Uğurel, Hamdi Öğüt
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Comparative analysis of grape berry microbiota uncovers sour rot associates from a Maryland vineyard. [PDF]
PLoS ONEGrape sour rot (GSR) is a disease complex involving fungi and bacteria that can cause significant yield losses of susceptible varieties. It is widely spread in the eastern U.S. and other grape-growing regions globally.
Blaise Jumbam, Magaly Toro, Mengjun Hu
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Carbohydrate Polymer Technologies and ApplicationsBacterial nanocellulose (BC) is a versatile biomaterial, with its microstructural features fundamentally influencing its properties and functionality across various applications.
Rahul Mangayil +3 more
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Microbial cellulose from a komagataeibacter intermedius strain isolated from commercial wine vinegar [PDF]
Journal of Polymers and the Environment, 2019 In this study a new bacterial cellulose (BC) producer isolated from commercial vinegar is identified as Komagataeibacter intermedius JF2 based on the examination of general taxonomical characteristics, 16S rDNA sequence analysis, and MALDI-TOF mass ...
Diaz Lucea, M. Pilar +5 more
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