TABLE 1.
List of bacterial strains used in this study and their relevant characteristics
| Species | Strain specification | Notes | Source or reference(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Streptococcus uberis | ATCC 27958 | Also indicator I-4 in the set of standard indicators | 38 |
| D535, D536, NY-41 | 39 | ||
| 42, J4, J115, E | B. Jayarao | ||
| B10a | B. Buddle | ||
| RF1384, 71-612 | Laboratory collection | ||
| L. lactis | ATCC 1404 | Nisin A producer | Laboratory collection |
| A5 | Nisin Z producer | ||
| T-21 | Also indicator I-6 in the set of standard indicators | 38 | |
| S. pyogenes | FF22 | Streptococcin A-FF22 producer, also indicator I-2 in the set of standard indicators | 14, 38 |
| 71-679 | Indicator I-5 | ||
| 71-698 | Indicator I-7 | ||
| W-1 | Indicator I-8 | ||
| S. anginosus | T-29 | Indicator I-3 | 38 |
| S. equisimilis | T-148 | Indicator I-9 | 38 |
| M. luteus | T-18 | Indicator I-1 | 38 |