Showing papers in "International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology in 1962"

The Bacterial Flora of Distilled and Stored Water. III. new species of the genera Corynebacterium, Flavobacterium, Spirillum and Pseudomonas

Abstract: SUMMARY Names are proposed and descriptions given for five new species of bacteria isolated from stored distilled water from various laboratories. Corynebacterium aquaticum n. sp. has many of the characteristics of the motile plant pathogenic bacteria that have been placed in genus Corynebacterium. Other species named are Flavobacterium capsulatumn. n. sp., Spirillum delicatum n. s p., Pseudomonas Ianceolata n. sp., and Pseudomonas huttiensis n. sp. Cultures of the type strain of each new species have been deposited in the American Type Culture Collection.

The Bacterial Flora of Distilled and Stored Water. I. General observations, techniques and ecology

Abstract: SUMMARY A total of 36 samples of distilled water from 10 different sources were plated on salt-free agar, incubated at 20°C, and colonies of different appearance fished. Duplicate plates of selected samples were incubated at 37°C. Samples were also plated on agar with 1% NaCl added for study of incidence of psychrophils and halophobes. A number of plates were prepared from fresh river water, from such water stored in the laboratory for several weeks, and from distilled water to which a small amount of soil had been added. A few plates were also exposed directly to laboratory air. From the various plates were fished all colonies which appeared different; a total of 306 isolates was obtained. These cultures were studied morphologically, culturally and physiologically. The great majority of the distilled water isolates were Gram-negative, polar flagellated, nonfermentative straight rods. Sporeformers, cocci, typical spirilla, and fermentative bacteria were absent and the difference between the flora of distilled water on the one hand and river water and air on the other is striking. In addition to the usual types of bacteria, there were found several types of aggregating bacteria which are described in some detail.

The tribe Proteeae: its nomenclature and taxonomy

Abstract: SUMMARY The status of nomenclatural and taxonomic problems within the tribe Proteeae was reviewed and proposals were made relative to the genera and species within the tribe It was suggested that the proposals should be considered by the Judicial Commission of the Nomenclature Committee of the International Association of Microbiological Societies

The genus Serratia: its taxonomy and nomenclature

Abstract: SUMMARY Proposals are made regarding the nomenclature and taxonomy of the genus Serratia Bizio (type species Serratia marcescens Bizio) which is placed in the tribe Klebsielleae Trevisan.

The Bacterial Flora of Distilled And Stored Water. II. Caulobacter vibrioides Henrici and Johnson 1935 in distilled water

Abstract: SUMMARY Caulobacter vibrioides is commonly found in tanks of distilled water. A detailed description is given of cultural, morphologyical and physiological characteristics. Attachment to other bacteria and to inanimate objects with rosette formation is described.

Comamonas terrigena comb. nov. with proposal of a neotype and request for an Opinion1

Abstract: SUMMARY Comamonas terrigena (Gunther 1894) comb. nov. is proposed to replace the illegitimate name Comamonas percolans (Mudd and Warren 1923) Davis and Park 1962. The American Type Culture Collection strain 8461 (NCTC 1937 and NCIB 8193) is the proposed neotype culture of Comamonas terrigena, a description of which is presented.

A proposal for the nomenclature and classification of the Proteus and Providencia groups

Abstract: The biochemical characters of the bacteria of the tribe Proteeae are tabulated in order that conclusions may be drawn as to their taxonomic relationships. The evidence indicates that Proteus vulgaris, P. mirabilis, P. rettgeri and Providencia all belong in a major subdivision of the family Enterobacteriaceae of tribal rank which justifies the recognition of the tribe Proteeae. The biochemical characteristics include Providencia in the tribe. The biochemical differences between the above-mentioned members are at generic level and the division of the tribe into four genera—Proteus, Morganella, Rettgerella, Providencia — seems to be justified. P. vulgaris and P. mirabilis may be considered as two biogroups of the genus Proteus. The serotypes of the genera are composed of many infrasub specific entities such as biogroups, biotypes and phage types; they are in reality more inclusive taxa and should be regarded as species. Proposals for the classification and nomenclature of the tribe Proteeae are outlined.

Pseudomonas spinosa n. sp.

Abstract: A new species of Pseudomonas is described which in its native river-water habitat characteristically has a curved soma with many straight spine-like structures, but no flagella. In pure culture the organism has a very long polar flagellum, a fairly straight soma with several round inclusions. It is psychrophilic and rather halophobic and shows a slight oxidative metabolism of some carbohydrates.

Designation of the type strain of Pediococcus parvulus Günther and white

Abstract: SUMMARY Strain S-182 of the authors' collection has been deposited by the authors as the type strain (type culture) of Pediococcus parvulus Gunther and White in the National Collection of Dairy Organisms, National Institute for Research in Dairying, Shinfield, Nr. Reading, Berkshire, England.

Bacterial type cultures of the American Type Culture Collection. I

Abstract: SUMMARY The first in a series of lists of the names of the type cultures of bacteria which have been deposited in the American Type Culture Collection (ATCC) is presented. The names of 78 species, 4 subspecies and 4 infrasub specific taxa are listed in four categories: 1) type cultures (54), 2) neotype cultures (3), 3) proposed neotype cultures (11), and 4) suggested neotype cultures (18). For each entry the scientific name, the various strain designations, the name and address of the depositor, the date when the culture was received by the ATCC and pertinent lite rature citations are given.

Proposed designation of a neotype strain of pediococcus cerevisiae balcke

Abstract: SUMMARY The authors propose to the Judicial Commission of the International Committee on Bacteriological Nomenclature that the strain deposited in the American Type Culture Collection as ATCC 8081 be designated as the neotype strain (culture) of Pediococcus cerevisiae Balcke.

Some comments on the Adansonian taxonomic method

Abstract: SUMMARY The meaning of the term “feature” as applied to Adansonian taxonomy is reviewed and the difficulties of adequate definition pointed out. Features which are negative in each of two organisms compared require differentiation between negative results that represent absurdities and negative results that are rational. The meaning of absurdity and nonabsurdity in bacteriology is a function of the bacteriologist's knowledge and experience. It is from the sensible, significant and practical features that random selection of features that may be thought necessary will be made. For the benefit of workers without adequate access to an electronic computer, a relatively simpler approach to the problem of scoring similarities is outlined.

Typification in bacteriology

Abstract: SUMMARY The Bacteriological, Botanical and Zoological Codes as well as several authors have proposed or recognized the use of terms to designate the nature of the relationship between the “type” of a species, a subspecies or an infrasubspecific form on the one hand, and related specimens, cultures or strains on the other. Twenty-one terms are listed, defined and some possible relationship to bacteriological nomenclature indicated. The terms discussed are archecultype, cotype, holocultype, holotype, homocultype, graphocultype, lectotype, lectocultype, merocultype, metacultype, monocultype, nomenclatural type, paracultype, paratype, syncultype, syntype, thanotocultype, type, type culture, type specimen, and type strain.

Status of the name Nocardia otitidis-caviarum Snijders 1924

Abstract: SUMMARY The name Nocardia otitidis caviarum (sic) Snijders 1924 was proposed for an organism from the infected middle ears of guinea pigs in Sumatra. This name (the “Nocardia of otitis of guinea pigs ”) is a correctly formed binary combination, is validly published and legitimate. Nomenclaturally junior synonyms have been employed in the four papers relative to this species, viz. Actinomyces caviae Erikson 1935, Nocardia caviae Erikson 1935 and Nocardia caviae Waksman and Henrici 1948. Nocardia otitidiscaviarum Snijers 1924 is the correct name.

A new Salmonella serotype, Salmonella travis (4, 5, 12:g, (p), z51:1, 7) and a redefinition of the H antigens of several Salmonella serotypes

Abstract: SUMMARY A new Salmonella serotype, Salmonella travis (4, 5, 12:g, (p), z51:1,7) is described. The factor z51 is closely related to Arizona H antigen 13. This factor also is present in Salmonella alamo, Salmonella new-mexico, Salmonella wayne, and Salmonella maricopa. The antigenic formula for phase 1 of these types is emended to g, (p), z51. The method of preparation of factor serum for antigen z51 is described.

Proposal to designate strain ATCC 3004 (IMRU 3004) as the neotype strain of Streptomyces Albus (Rossi Doria) Waksman and Henrici

Abstract: SUMMARY Strain ATCC 3004 (American Type Culture Collection; IMRU 3004 Institute of Microbiology, Rutgers University) is proposed as the neotype strain of Streptomyces albus (Rossi Doria) Waksman and Henrici 1943. Streptomyces albus is by original designation the type species of the genus Streptomyces Waksman and Henrici 1943.

A new salmonella serotype, Salmonella cook (39:z48:1,5), containing an undescribed flagellar antigen

Abstract: SUMMARY Salmonella cook was isolated from animal feed meal and is represented by the antigenic formula 39:z48:1, 5. The z48 antigen of phase 1 bears no demonstrable relationship to previously described H antigens of Enterobacteriaceae.

Further Studies with Cultures of Shigella classified according to the Method used in the USSR.

Abstract: SUMMARY A comparison of the Shigella serotype designations used in much of the literature emanating from the Soviet Union with those employed in the International Shigella Schema is presented for the use of investigators who are interested in the Russian reports on shigellae and bacillary dysentery. Recent literature dealing with such comparative studies is briefly reviewed.