Liha töötlemine
constitutive characteristic of coagulase-neg- vatus, Lb. plantarum, and Lb. sakei strains
ative staphylococci, it is still regarded as a harbor such genes, making horizontal gene
desirable property for lactic acid bacteria as transfer possible (Gevers et al. 2003).
well, and therefore its presence and activity Whole-genome sequencing of bacteria
in lactic acid bacteria has been studied and, more accurately, of bacteria capable of
(Abriouel et al. 2004; Noonpakdee et al. serving as starter cultures has provided new
2004; Ammor et al. 2005). tools in the quest for the suitable starter
The utilization of bacteriocinogenic culture. Genome analysis of Lb. sakei 23K
strains, either as starter or as protective revealed a lack of main aroma-production
cultures, has drawn special attention. Several pathways, as well as genes responsible for