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Kumar P, Verma A, Sundharam SS, Ojha AK, Krishnamurthi S. Exploring Diversity and Polymer Degrading Potential of Epiphytic Bacteria Isolated from Marine Macroalgae. Microorganisms 2022; 10:microorganisms10122513. [PMID: 36557766 PMCID: PMC9786321 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms10122513] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2022] [Revised: 12/02/2022] [Accepted: 12/03/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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The macroalgae surface allows specific bacterial communities to colonize, resulting in complex biological interactions. In recent years, several researchers have studied the diversity and function of the epiphytic bacteria associated with algal host, but largely these interactions remain underexplored. In the present study we analysed the cultivable diversity and polymer degradation potential of epiphytic bacteria associated with five different marine macroalgae (Sargassum, Ulva, Padina, Dictyota and Pterocladia sp.) sampled from the central west coast of India. Out of the total 360 strains isolated, purified and preserved, about 238 strains were identified through 16S rRNA gene sequence analysis and processed for polymer (cellulose, pectin, xylan and starch) degrading activities. Phylogeny placed the strains within the classes Actinobacteria, Bacilli, Alpha-proteobacteria, and Gamma-proteobacteria and clustered them into 45 genera, wherein Vibrio, Bacillus, Pseudoalteromonas, Alteromonas, Staphylococcus and Kocuria spp. were the most abundant with 20 strains identified as potentially novel taxa within the genera Bacillus, Cellulosimicrobium, Gordonia, Marinomonas, Vibrio, Luteimonas and Pseudoalteromonas. In terms of polymer hydrolysis potential, 61.3% had xylanase activity, while 59.7%, 58.8%, and 52.2% had amylase, cellulase, and pectinase activity, respectively. Overall, 75.6% of the strains degraded more than one polysaccharide, 24% degraded all polymers, while nine strains (3.8%) degraded raw sugarcane bagasse. This study showed great potential for seaweed-associated bacteria in the bio-remediation of agro-waste based raw materials, which can be employed in the form of green technology.
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- Pravin Kumar
- Microbial Type Culture Collection and Gene Bank (MTCC), CSIR-Institute of Microbial Technology, Sector-39A, Chandigarh 160036, India
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- Microbial Type Culture Collection and Gene Bank (MTCC), CSIR-Institute of Microbial Technology, Sector-39A, Chandigarh 160036, India
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- Microbial Type Culture Collection and Gene Bank (MTCC), CSIR-Institute of Microbial Technology, Sector-39A, Chandigarh 160036, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India
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- Microbial Type Culture Collection and Gene Bank (MTCC), CSIR-Institute of Microbial Technology, Sector-39A, Chandigarh 160036, India
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- Microbial Type Culture Collection and Gene Bank (MTCC), CSIR-Institute of Microbial Technology, Sector-39A, Chandigarh 160036, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India
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Papiliotrema laurentii: general features and biotechnological applications. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol 2022; 106:6963-6976. [PMID: 36197457 DOI: 10.1007/s00253-022-12208-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2022] [Revised: 09/12/2022] [Accepted: 09/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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Papiliotrema laurentii, previously classified as Cryptococcus laurentii, is an oleaginous yeast that has been isolated from soil, plants, and agricultural and industrial residues. This variety of habitats reflects the diversity of carbon sources that it can metabolize, including monosaccharides, oligosaccharides, glycerol, organic acids, and oils. Compared to other oleaginous yeasts, such as Yarrowia lipolytica and Rhodotorula toruloides, there is little information regarding its genetic and physiological characteristics. From a biotechnological point of view, P. laurentii can produce surfactants, enzymes, and high concentrations of lipids, which can be used as feedstock for fatty acid-derived products. Moreover, it can be applied for the biocontrol of phytopathogenic fungi, contributing to quality maintenance in post- and pre-harvest fruits. It can also improve mycorrhizal colonization, nitrogen nutrition, and plant growth. P. laurentii is also capable of degrading polyester and diesel derivatives and acting in the bioremediation of heavy metals. In this review, we present the current knowledge about the basic and applied aspects of P. laurentii, underscoring its biotechnological potential and future perspectives. KEY POINTS: • The physiological characteristics of P. laurentii confer a wide range of biotechnological applications. • The regulation of the acetyl-CoA carboxylase in P. laurentii is different from most other oleaginous yeasts. • The GEM is a valuable tool to guide the construction of engineered P. laurentii strains with improved features for bio-based products.
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Uchimiya M, Hay AG, LeBlanc J. Chemical and microbial characterization of sugarcane mill mud for soil applications. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0272013. [PMID: 35972931 PMCID: PMC9380943 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0272013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2022] [Accepted: 07/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Sugarcane mill mud/filter cake is an activated sludge-like byproduct from the clarifier of a raw sugar production factory, where cane juice is heated to ≈90°C for 1–2 hr, after the removal of bagasse. Mill mud is enriched with organic carbon, nitrogen, and nutrient minerals; no prior report utilized 16S rRNA gene sequencing to characterize the microbial composition. Mill mud could be applied to agricultural fields as biofertilizer to replace or supplement chemical fertilizers, and as bio-stimulant to replenish microorganisms and organic carbon depleted by erosion and post-harvest field burning. However, mill mud has historically caused waste management challenges in the United States. This study reports on the chemical and microbial (16S rRNA) characteristics for mill muds of diverse origin and ages. Chemical signature (high phosphorus) distinguished mill mud from bagasse (high carbon to nitrogen (C/N) ratio) and soil (high pH) samples of diverse geographical/environmental origins. Bacterial alpha diversity of all sample types (mill mud, bagasse, and soil) was inversely correlated with C/N. Firmicutes dominated the microbial composition of fresh byproducts (mill mud and bagasse) as-produced within the operating factory. Upon aging and environmental exposure, the microbial community of the byproducts diversified to resemble that of soils, and became dominated by varying proportions of other phyla such as Acidobacteria, Chloroflexi, and Planctomyces. In summary, chemical properties allowed grouping of sample types (mill mud, bagasse, and soil-like), and microbial diversity analyses visualized aging caused by outdoor exposures including soil amendment and composting. Results suggest that a transient turnover of microbiome by amendments shifts towards more resilient population governed by the chemistry of bulk soil.
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- Minori Uchimiya
- Southern Regional Research Center, Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America
- * E-mail: (MU); (AGH)
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- Department of Microbiology, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, United States of America
- * E-mail: (MU); (AGH)
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- Higginbotham Farm, Washington, Louisiana, United States of America
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Speight RE, Navone L, Gebbie LK, Blinco JAL, Bryden WL. Platforms to accelerate biomanufacturing of enzyme and probiotic animal feed supplements: discovery considerations and manufacturing implications. ANIMAL PRODUCTION SCIENCE 2022. [DOI: 10.1071/an21342] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Hassanpour M, Abbasabadi M, Strong J, Gebbie L, Te'o VSJ, O'Hara IM, Zhang Z. Scale-up of two-step acid-catalysed glycerol pretreatment for production of oleaginous yeast biomass from sugarcane bagasse by Rhodosporidium toruloides. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2020; 313:123666. [PMID: 32562969 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2020.123666] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2020] [Revised: 06/08/2020] [Accepted: 06/09/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Two-step dilute acid and acid-catalysed glycerol pretreatment was developed to maximise sugar yield from sugarcane bagasse. At the laboratory scale, dilute acid pretreatment at 130 °C followed by acid-catalysed glycerol pretreatment at 170 °C led to a total sugar (C5 + C6) yield of 82%, 31% higher than that from one-step acid-catalysed glycerol pretreatment. At the pilot scale, the two-step dilute acid and acid-catalysed glycerol pretreatment led to a maximum sugar yield of 74%, 13% higher than that from one-step pretreatment with 52% reduction in glycerol usage. The enzymatic hydrolysate containing glucose and residual glycerol were used to produce microbial oils by a Rhodosporidium toruloides strain. A fed-batch cultivation strategy led to the production of 44.8 g/L cell mass, including 26.6 g/L oil, 8.6 g/L protein and 12.7 mg/L carotenoid. The cell mass and oil yields were 19% higher than those from batch cultivation as feedstock inhibition and catabolite repression were alleviated.
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- Morteza Hassanpour
- Centre for Agriculture and the Bioeconomy, Institute for Future Environments, Queensland University of Technology, 2 George St, Brisbane, Qld 4000, Australia; School of Mechanical, Medical and Process Engineering, Science and Engineering Faculty, Queensland University of Technology, 2 George St, Brisbane, Qld 4000, Australia
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- Centre for Agriculture and the Bioeconomy, Institute for Future Environments, Queensland University of Technology, 2 George St, Brisbane, Qld 4000, Australia; School of Biology & Environmental Science, Science and Engineering Faculty, Queensland University of Technology, 2 George St, Brisbane, Qld 4000, Australia
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- Centre for Agriculture and the Bioeconomy, Institute for Future Environments, Queensland University of Technology, 2 George St, Brisbane, Qld 4000, Australia; School of Biology & Environmental Science, Science and Engineering Faculty, Queensland University of Technology, 2 George St, Brisbane, Qld 4000, Australia
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- Centre for Agriculture and the Bioeconomy, Institute for Future Environments, Queensland University of Technology, 2 George St, Brisbane, Qld 4000, Australia; School of Biology & Environmental Science, Science and Engineering Faculty, Queensland University of Technology, 2 George St, Brisbane, Qld 4000, Australia
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- Centre for Agriculture and the Bioeconomy, Institute for Future Environments, Queensland University of Technology, 2 George St, Brisbane, Qld 4000, Australia; School of Biology & Environmental Science, Science and Engineering Faculty, Queensland University of Technology, 2 George St, Brisbane, Qld 4000, Australia
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- Centre for Agriculture and the Bioeconomy, Institute for Future Environments, Queensland University of Technology, 2 George St, Brisbane, Qld 4000, Australia; School of Mechanical, Medical and Process Engineering, Science and Engineering Faculty, Queensland University of Technology, 2 George St, Brisbane, Qld 4000, Australia
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- Centre for Agriculture and the Bioeconomy, Institute for Future Environments, Queensland University of Technology, 2 George St, Brisbane, Qld 4000, Australia; School of Mechanical, Medical and Process Engineering, Science and Engineering Faculty, Queensland University of Technology, 2 George St, Brisbane, Qld 4000, Australia.
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Berger T, Poyntner C, Margesin R. Culturable bacteria from an Alpine coniferous forest site: biodegradation potential of organic polymers and pollutants. Folia Microbiol (Praha) 2020; 66:87-98. [PMID: 32975726 PMCID: PMC7854452 DOI: 10.1007/s12223-020-00825-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2020] [Accepted: 09/16/2020] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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The potential of the culturable bacterial community from an Alpine coniferous forest site for the degradation of organic polymers and pollutants at low (5 °C) and moderate (20 °C) temperatures was evaluated. The majority of the 68 strains belonged to the phylum Proteobacteria (77%). Other strains were related to Bacteroidetes (12%), Alphaproteobacteria (4%), Actinobacteria (3%), and Firmicutes (3%). The strains were grouped into 42 different OTUs. The highest bacterial diversity was found within the phylum Bacteroidetes. All strains, except one, could grow at temperatures from 5 to 25 °C. The production of enzyme activities involved in the degradation of organic polymers present in plant litter (carboxymethyl cellulose, microgranular cellulose, xylan, polygalacturonic acid) was almost comparable at 5 °C (68%) and 20 °C (63%). Utilizers of lignin compounds (lignosulfonic acid, lignin alkali) as sole carbon source were found to a higher extent at 20 °C (57%) than at 5 °C (24%), but the relative fractions among positively tested strains utilizing these compounds were almost identical at the two temperatures. Similar results were noted for utilizers of organic pollutants (n-hexadecane, diesel oil, phenol, glyphosate) as sole carbon source. More than two-thirds showed constitutively expressed catechol-1,2-dioxygenase activity both at 5 °C (74%) and 20 °C (66%). Complete phenol (2.5 mmol/L) degradation by strain Paraburkholderia aromaticivorans AR20-38 was demonstrated at 0-30 °C, amounts up to 7.5 mmol/L phenol were fully degraded at 10-30 °C. These results are useful to better understand the effect of changing temperatures on microorganisms involved in litter degradation and nutrient turnover in Alpine forest soils.
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- Tanja Berger
- Institute of Microbiology, University of Innsbruck, Technikerstrasse 25, 6020, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Institute of Microbiology, University of Innsbruck, Technikerstrasse 25, 6020, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Institute of Microbiology, University of Innsbruck, Technikerstrasse 25, 6020, Innsbruck, Austria.
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Metabolic Efficiency of Sugar Co-Metabolism and Phenol Degradation in Alicyclobacillus acidocaldarius for Improved Lignocellulose Processing. Processes (Basel) 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/pr8050502] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Substrate availability plays a key role in dictating metabolic strategies. Most microorganisms consume carbon/energy sources in a sequential, preferential order. The presented study investigates metabolic strategies of Alicyclobacillus acidocaldarius, a thermoacidophilic bacterium that has been shown to co-utilize glucose and xylose, as well as degrade phenolic compounds. An existing metabolic model was expanded to include phenol degradation and was analyzed with both metabolic pathway and constraint-based analysis methods. Elementary flux mode analysis was used in conjunction with resource allocation theory to investigate ecologically optimal metabolic pathways for different carbon substrate combinations. Additionally, a dynamic version of flux balance analysis was used to generate time-resolved simulations of growth on phenol and xylose. Results showed that availability of xylose along with glucose did not predict enhanced growth efficiency beyond that of glucose alone, but did predict some differences in pathway utilization and byproduct profiles. In contrast, addition of phenol as a co-substrate with xylose predicted lower growth efficiency. Dynamic simulations predicted co-consumption of xylose and phenol in a similar pattern as previously reported experiments. Altogether, this work serves as a case study for combining both elementary flux mode and flux balance analyses to probe unique metabolic features, and also demonstrates the versatility of A. acidocaldarius for lignocellulosic biomass processing applications.
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