Effect of sodium chloride and citric acid on growth and toxin production by A. caviae and A. sobria at moderate and low temperatures
Abu-Ghazaleh, B.M.
New Microbiologica 23(4): 433-440
2000
ISSN/ISBN: 1121-7138 PMID: 11061632 Document Number: 1548
The effect of sodium chloride and citric acid on hemolysin and caseinase production by Aeromonas caviae and Aeromonas sobria at 32 degrees C and 5 degrees C was investigated. At 32 degrees C, although both strains were tolerant to 3% NaCl in TSB, the production of caseinase was decreased in the presence of 1-3% NaCl, and the production of hemolysin was abolished by 2-3% NaCl. Citric acid (0.03%) was less effective than NaCl in reducing hemolysin and caseinase production by both strains at 32 degrees C. A combination of low temperature (5 degrees C) and citric acid treatment reduced hemolysin and caseinase production by both strains. A combination of low temperature (5 degrees C) and NaCl (3%) treatment was the most effective procedure in reducing growth and hemolysin and caseinase production by the tested strains.
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