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Main alginate types produced from different bacterial cultures, M/G ratios, and characteristics of bacteria.
| Source | M (%) | G (%) | Features | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | 70 | 30 | Mucoid biofilms | [184] |
| Pseudomonas fluorescens, | 60–73 | 27–40 | 1.4–1.8 of polydispersity index | [185,186,187] |
| Azotobacter vinelandii | 6–75 | 25–94 | Encystment process or biofilm | [185,186] |
| Pseudomonas putida | 78–63 | 22–37 | 1.5–1.8 of polydispersity index | [186,187] |
| Pseudomonas mendocina | 74 | 26 | Mucoid biofilms | [186,188] |
