RT Journal Article SR Electronic(1) A1 Sokollek, Stephan J. A1 Hertel, Christian A1 Hammes, Walter P.YR 1998 T1 Description of Acetobacter oboediens sp. nov. and Acetobacter pomorum sp. nov., two new species isolated from industrial vinegar fermentations JF International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology, VO 48 IS 3 SP 935 OP 940 DO https://doi.org/10.1099/00207713-48-3-935 PB Microbiology Society, SN 1466-5034, AB Two strains of Acetobacter sp., LTH 2460Tand LTH 2458T, have been isolated from running red wine and cider vinegar fermentations, respectively. Taxonomic characteristics of the isolates were investigated. Comparative analysis of the 16S rRNA sequences revealed < 99% similarity between strain LTH 2460Tand the type strains of the related species Acetobacter europaeus and Acetobacter xylinus and between strain LTH 2458Tand Acetobacter pasteurianus. On the other hand, low levels of DNA relatedness (> 34%) were determined in DNA-DNA similarity studies. This relatedness below the species level was consistent with specific physiological characteristics permitting clear identification of these strains within established species of acetic acid bacteria. Based on these results, the names Acetobacter oboediens sp. nov. and Acetobacter pomorum sp. nov. are proposed for strains LTH 2460Tand LTH 2458T, respectively. The phylogenetic positions of the new species are reflected by a 16S rRNA-based tree. Furthermore, a 16S rRNA-targeted oligonucleotide probe specific for A. oboediens was constructed., UL https://www.microbiologyresearch.org/content/journal/ijsem/10.1099/00207713-48-3-935