Bacteria assigned to the genus Weissella are Gram-positive, catalase-negative, non-
endospore forming cells with coccoid or rod-shaped morphology (Collins et al.,; Björkroth et …

Weissella is a genus earlier considered a member of the family Leuconostocaceae, which
was reclassified into the family Lactobacillaceae in 1993. Recently, there have been studies …

Weissella spp. are non-spore forming, catalase-negative, gram-positive coccobacilli. They
are often misidentified by traditional and commercial phenotypic identification methods as …

Six strains of Gram-positive, catalase-negative, non-motile, irregular short rod-shaped
Weissella bacteria, with width and length of 0.5–0.6 and 1.2–2.7 μm were isolated from …

The genus Weissella was formed by including four former lactobacilli and Leuconostoc
paramesenteroides together with Weissella hellenica. Currently the genus comprises 12 …

Although Weissella confusa was established as a species over 25 years ago, it has been
understudied until very recently. Several independent observations have driven the recent …

An extensive use of Weissella (W.) confusa is currently being made for the production of a
variety of fermented foods and beverages although some strains of this species have …

The genus Weissella contains 14 bacterial species that usually occur in nutrient-rich
environments and in fermented foods and beverages. Outbreaks of hemorrhagic septicemia …

This mini review deals with some controversial non-starter lactic acid bacteria (NSLAB)
species known to be both human and animal pathogens but also health-promoting and …

During an investigation into the microbiota of beaked whales (Mesoplodon bidens), nine
isolates were obtained from different organs of four animals. The isolates were Gram …