Enterococci as Dominant Xylose Utilizing Lactic Acid Bacteria in Eri Silkworm Midgut and the Potential Use of <i>Enterococcus hirae</i> as Probiotic for Eri Culture

A total of 51 pentose utilizing lactic acid bacteria (LAB) were isolated from acid-forming bacteria in the midgut of healthy mature Eri silkworm using de Man, Rogosa and Sharpe (MRS) agar containing 10 g/L xylose (MRS-xylose) as the carbon source supplemented with 0.04% (<i>w</i>/<i&g...

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Main Authors: Kridsada Unban, Augchararat Klongklaew, Pratthana Kodchasee, Punnita Pamueangmun, Kalidas Shetty, Chartchai Khanongnuch
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-01-01
Series:Insects
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/13/2/136