NC_014136:1879049 Leuconostoc kimchii IMSNU11154 chromosome, complete genome
Host Lineage: Leuconostoc kimchii; Leuconostoc; Leuconostocaceae; Lactobacillales; Firmicutes; Bacteria
General Information: Leuconostoc kimchii is a member of the lactic acid producing microbial community involved in the fermentation of kimchi, a fermented cabbage dish from Korea. This organism along with other lactic acid bacteria like Leuconostoc mesenteroides and Lactobacillus brevis produce environmental conditions necessary for the successful fermentation of the cabbage.