Query: NC_016605:766836 Pediococcus claussenii ATCC BAA-344 chromosome, complete genome
Lineage: Pediococcus claussenii; Pediococcus; Lactobacillaceae; Lactobacillales; Firmicutes; Bacteria
General Information: Pediococci are lactic acid bacteria found on plants and in many fermented foods. Pediococcus claussenii is a brewery contaminant that can cause economic loss in the brewing industry.
Subject: NC_006448:121435 Streptococcus thermophilus LMG 18311, complete genome
Lineage: Streptococcus thermophilus; Streptococcus; Streptococcaceae; Lactobacillales; Firmicutes; Bacteria
General Information: This strain was isolated from commercial yogurt in 1974 in the United Kingdom. Lactic acid producing bacterium used in cheese and yogert production. Streptococci are Gram-positive, nonmotile, nonsporeforming, catalase-negative cocci that occur in pairs or chains. Members of this genus vary widely in pathogenic potential. Most streptococci are facultative anaerobes, and some are obligate anaerobes. Serologic grouping is based on antigenic differences in cell wall carbohydrates, in cell wall pili-associated protein, and in the polysaccharide capsule in group B streptococci. This organism is a lactic acid bacteria often used as a starter culture for fermented dairy products including yogurt and cheese.