Analysis of the beta subunit of DNA-dependent RNA polymerase does not support the hypothesis inferred from 16S rRNA analysis that Oenococcus oeni (formerly Leuconostoc oenos ) is a tachytelic (fast-evolving) bacterium.

Morse R., Collins M. D., O'Hanlon K., Wallbanks S., Richardson P. T.. (1996)

International Journal of Systematic Bacteriology, 46, 1004-1009