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Background, Relevant Genetic Techniques, and Terms

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Genetics of Lactic Acid Bacteria

Part of the book series: The Lactic Acid Bacteria ((LAAB,volume 3))

Abstract

It seems incredible now that 25 years ago we knew nothing of the molecular genetics of lactic acid bacteria (LAB). Whilst taxonomy had been to the fore in the early part of the last century, and the biochemistry of the organisms was established in its middle years, it was in the final quarter of the 20th century that we began to gain an insight into how the organisms function at the molecular level. This is well within the careers of many of those working in the field today and though it is an often-used phrase, in this case it is true that the pace of achievement has been nothing short of phenomenal.

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