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Acetobacter xylinum is a non-pathogenic bacteria identified in 1886 for its ability to produce cellulose. It is commonly found in soil and rotting fruits. A. xylinum uses nutrients in coconut water to form a thin layer of cellulose on the surface that thickens over time into a whitish sheet within 15-20 days. Researchers study A. xylinum due to its exceptional cellulose production ability, and it has potential applications such as creating stronger paper without wood.
- Author
- Samir Ridho
- Language
- EN