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Created: 1983-12-21T00:00:00Z

Notation: 15894

coliform bacteria  

Definition

  • Information Coliform bacteria are defined as rod-shaped Gram-negative nonspore forming and motile or nonmotile bacteria that can ferment lactose with the production of acid and gas when incubated at 35–37°C. They are a commonly used indicator of sanitary quality of foods and water.

    Created: 6/24/22

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    Created: 2022-06-24T13:19:05

    coliforms (en)

Scope note

  • Intestinal bacteria which ferment lactose (en)

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http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_15894

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