Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. indicus strain JCM 15610

Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. indicus strain JCM 15610 is a Gram-positive, rod-shaped bacterium that characteristically arranges itself in chains. This strain thrives optimally at a temperature of 42.0°C and exhibits facultative anaerobic metabolism, allowing it to adapt to varying oxygen levels in its environment. L. delbrueckii subsp. indicus is known to inhabit a variety of ecological niches, which may contribute to its versatility in fermentation processes, particularly in dairy products. The ability of this strain to grow in diverse habitats suggests a potential for significant roles in both food production and probiotic applications. The unique combination of its temperature preference and oxygen utilization strategy may enable L. delbrueckii subsp. indicus strain JCM 15610 to outcompete other microbial populations in thermophilic environments, thus highlighting its ecological adaptability and possible importance in industrial microbiology.