Production of acetoin and diacetyl by the genus Salmonella

Appl Microbiol. 1970 Dec;20(6):855-6. doi: 10.1128/am.20.6.855-856.1970.

Abstract

Members (all 42 tested) of the genus Salmonella, although Voges-Proskauer-negative when grown on MR-VP Medium, produce abundant quantities of acetoin or diacetyl, or both, when cultured on a minimal medium containing 1% glucose. The designation that the genus Salmonella does not produce acetoin should be re-examined.

MeSH terms

  • Butanones / analysis
  • Butanones / biosynthesis*
  • Chromatography, Gas
  • Creatine
  • Culture Media
  • Ethanol
  • Glucose / metabolism
  • Hydroxides
  • Indicators and Reagents
  • Naphthalenes
  • Potassium
  • Salmonella / growth & development
  • Salmonella / metabolism*
  • Species Specificity

Substances

  • Butanones
  • Culture Media
  • Hydroxides
  • Indicators and Reagents
  • Naphthalenes
  • Ethanol
  • Glucose
  • Creatine
  • Potassium