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Phylogenetic analysis based on 16S rRNA gene sequencing positioned a representative strain, LC51<jats:sup>T<\/jats:sup>, in a distinct line of descent within the recently described clade comprising<jats:italic>Leuconostoc ficulneum<\/jats:italic>,<jats:italic>Leuconostoc fructosum<\/jats:italic>and<jats:italic>Leuconostoc durionis<\/jats:italic>;<jats:italic>L. ficulneum<\/jats:italic>was its closest neighbour (98\u200a% sequence similarity). DNA\u2013DNA hybridization values and chemotaxonomic and biochemical characteristics, including enzymic profiles detected with API ZYM microtubes, confirmed that this group of strains is distinct from<jats:italic>L. ficulneum<\/jats:italic>and represents a novel species within the genus<jats:italic>Leuconostoc<\/jats:italic>. Taking into account the common origin and phylogenetic proximity, the name<jats:italic>Leuconostoc pseudoficulneum<\/jats:italic>sp. nov. is proposed. 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