Abstract
The genus Clostridium contains physiologically and genetically diverse species involved in the production of toxins as well as acids and solvents. The broad range of mol% G+C values together with 16S rRNA cataloging demonstrates a high degree of phylogenetic heterogeneity within the genus Clostridium. Cato and Stackebrandt indicated that the genus does not include a phylogenetically coherent taxon. From an evolutionary standpoint, members of this genus appear to have evolved during ancient times, perhaps during the anaerobic phase of evolution.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Title of host publication | Encyclopedia of Food Microbiology |
| Subtitle of host publication | Second Edition |
| Publisher | Elsevier Inc. |
| Pages | 444-448 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9780123847331 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780123847300 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Apr 2 2014 |
Keywords
- Clostridium
- Pathogenic clostridia
- Solventogenic clostridia
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine