Lactobacillus pentosus (Fred, Peterson, and Anderson) sp. nov., nom. rev.

Abstract

The species Lactobacillus pentosus was omitted from the Approved Lists of Bacterial Names. Nucleic acid and biochemical studies demonstrated that Strains presently designated L. pentosus represent a distinct taxon worthy of separate specific status. It is therefore formally proposed that the species L. pentosus be revived. The type strain of L. pentosus is NCDO 363.