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A STRAIN of Acetobacter aceti was isolated with many other acetic acid bacteria from ciders. It was identified by the use of Frateur's tests1, and showed a positive cellulose reaction in addition to the usual characteristics of A. aceti, namely, catalase production, growth in Hoyer's medium, production of dihydroxyacetone from glycerol and gluconic acid from glucose. After staining the growth with iodine, and applying sulphuric acid, a blue colour developed. This reaction occurred slowly, and within 1–2 hr. the preparation appeared green. Microscopic examination revealed the presence of a non-cellular material which was blue in colour, intermingled with bacterial cells stained yellow by the iodine. The colour gradually intensified during the ensuing 24 hr. until the whole preparation then appeared blue.
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CARR, J. A Strain of Acetobacter aceti giving a Positive Cellulose Reaction. Nature 182, 265–266 (1958). https://doi.org/10.1038/182265b0
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