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Basik AA, Gibu N, Kawagiwa Y, Ng SM, Yeo TC, Sudesh K, Kasai D. Genomic insights into Dactylosporangium sp. AC04546, a rubber degrader with three latex clearing proteins. Front Microbiol 2024; 15:1378082. [PMID: 38873160 PMCID: PMC11169899 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2024.1378082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2024] [Accepted: 05/01/2024] [Indexed: 06/15/2024] Open
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With more than 100 rubber-degrading strains being reported, only 9 Lcp proteins isolated from Nocardia, Gordonia, Streptomyces, Rhodococcus, Actinoplanes, and Solimonas have been purified and biochemically characterized. A new strain, Dactylosporangium sp. AC04546 (strain JCM34239), isolated from soil samples collected in Sarawak Forest, was able to grow and utilize natural or synthetic rubber as the sole carbon source. Complete genome of Strain AC04546 was obtained from the hybrid assembly of PacBio Sequel II and Illumina MiSeq. Strain AC04546 has a large circular genome of 13.08 Mb with a G+C content of 72.1%. The genome contains 11,865 protein-coding sequences with 3 latex clearing protein (lcp) genes located on its chromosome. The genetic organization of the lcp gene cluster is similar to two other reported rubber-degrading strains-Actinoplanes sp. OR16 and Streptomyces sp. CFMR 7. All 3 Lcp from strain AC04546 were expressed in Escherichia coli and exhibited degrading activity against natural rubber. The distinctiveness of strain AC04546, along with other characterized rubber-degrading strains, is reported here.
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- Department of Materials Science and Bioengineering, Nagaoka University of Technology, Nagaoka, Japan
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- Department of Materials Science and Bioengineering, Nagaoka University of Technology, Nagaoka, Japan
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- Codon Genomics S/B, Seri Kembangan, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Ecobiomaterial Research Laboratory, School of Biological Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Gelugor, Penang, Malaysia
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- Department of Materials Science and Bioengineering, Nagaoka University of Technology, Nagaoka, Japan
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Tian X, Teo WFA, Yang Y, Dong L, Wong A, Chen L, Ahmed H, Choo SW, Jakubovics NS, Tan GYA. Genome characterisation and comparative analysis of Schaalia dentiphila sp. nov. and its subspecies, S. dentiphila subsp. denticola subsp. nov., from the human oral cavity. BMC Microbiol 2024; 24:185. [PMID: 38802738 PMCID: PMC11131293 DOI: 10.1186/s12866-024-03346-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2024] [Accepted: 05/21/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Schaalia species are primarily found among the oral microbiota of humans and other animals. They have been associated with various infections through their involvement in biofilm formation, modulation of host responses, and interaction with other microorganisms. In this study, two strains previously indicated as Actinomyces spp. were found to be novel members of the genus Schaalia based on their whole genome sequences. RESULTS Whole-genome sequencing revealed both strains with a genome size of 2.3 Mbp and GC contents of 65.5%. Phylogenetics analysis for taxonomic placement revealed strains NCTC 9931 and C24 as distinct species within the genus Schaalia. Overall genome-relatedness indices including digital DNA-DNA hybridization (dDDH), and average nucleotide/amino acid identity (ANI/AAI) confirmed both strains as distinct species, with values below the species boundary thresholds (dDDH < 70%, and ANI and AAI < 95%) when compared to nearest type strain Schaalia odontolytica NCTC 9935 T. Pangenome and orthologous analyses highlighted their differences in gene properties and biological functions compared to existing type strains. Additionally, the identification of genomic islands (GIs) and virulence-associated factors indicated their genetic diversity and potential adaptive capabilities, as well as potential implications for human health. Notably, CRISPR-Cas systems in strain NCTC 9931 underscore its adaptive immune mechanisms compared to strain C24. CONCLUSIONS Based on these findings, strain NCTC 9931T (= ATCC 17982T = DSM 43331T = CIP 104728T = CCUG 18309T = NCTC 14978T = CGMCC 1.90328T) represents a novel species, for which the name Schaalia dentiphila subsp. dentiphila sp. nov. subsp. nov. is proposed, while strain C24T (= NCTC 14980T = CGMCC 1.90329T) represents a distinct novel subspecies, for which the name Schaalia dentiphila subsp. denticola. subsp. nov. is proposed. This study enriches our understanding of the genomic diversity of Schaalia species and paves the way for further investigations into their roles in oral health. SIGNIFICANCE This research reveals two Schaalia strains, NCTC 9931 T and C24T, as novel entities with distinct genomic features. Expanding the taxonomic framework of the genus Schaalia, this study offers a critical resource for probing the metabolic intricacies and resistance patterns of these bacteria. This work stands as a cornerstone for microbial taxonomy, paving the way for significant advances in clinical diagnostics.
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- Xuechen Tian
- Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, 50603, Malaysia
- College of Science, Mathematics and Technology, Wenzhou-Kean University, 88 Daxue Road, Ouhai, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, 325060, China
- Wenzhou Municipal Key Laboratory for Applied Biomedical and Biopharmaceutical Informatics, Wenzhou-Kean University, Ouhai, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, 325060, China
- Zhejiang Bioinformatics International Science and Technology Cooperation Center, Wenzhou-Kean University, Ouhai, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, 325060, China
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- Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, 50603, Malaysia
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- College of Science, Mathematics and Technology, Wenzhou-Kean University, 88 Daxue Road, Ouhai, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, 325060, China
- Wenzhou Municipal Key Laboratory for Applied Biomedical and Biopharmaceutical Informatics, Wenzhou-Kean University, Ouhai, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, 325060, China
- Zhejiang Bioinformatics International Science and Technology Cooperation Center, Wenzhou-Kean University, Ouhai, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, 325060, China
- Dorothy and George Hennings College of Science, Mathematics and Technology, Kean University, 1000 Morris Ave, Union, NJ, 07083, USA
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- Wenzhou Municipal Key Laboratory for Applied Biomedical and Biopharmaceutical Informatics, Wenzhou-Kean University, Ouhai, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, 325060, China
- Zhejiang Bioinformatics International Science and Technology Cooperation Center, Wenzhou-Kean University, Ouhai, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, 325060, China
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- College of Science, Mathematics and Technology, Wenzhou-Kean University, 88 Daxue Road, Ouhai, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, 325060, China
- Wenzhou Municipal Key Laboratory for Applied Biomedical and Biopharmaceutical Informatics, Wenzhou-Kean University, Ouhai, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, 325060, China
- Zhejiang Bioinformatics International Science and Technology Cooperation Center, Wenzhou-Kean University, Ouhai, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, 325060, China
- Dorothy and George Hennings College of Science, Mathematics and Technology, Kean University, 1000 Morris Ave, Union, NJ, 07083, USA
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- Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, 50603, Malaysia
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- School of Dental Sciences, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University, Framlington Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 4BW, UK
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- College of Science, Mathematics and Technology, Wenzhou-Kean University, 88 Daxue Road, Ouhai, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, 325060, China.
- Wenzhou Municipal Key Laboratory for Applied Biomedical and Biopharmaceutical Informatics, Wenzhou-Kean University, Ouhai, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, 325060, China.
- Zhejiang Bioinformatics International Science and Technology Cooperation Center, Wenzhou-Kean University, Ouhai, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, 325060, China.
- Dorothy and George Hennings College of Science, Mathematics and Technology, Kean University, 1000 Morris Ave, Union, NJ, 07083, USA.
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- School of Dental Sciences, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University, Framlington Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 4BW, UK.
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- Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, 50603, Malaysia.
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Bao R, Guo H, Liang Y, Tang K, Feng F, Meng J. Terrihabitans rhizophilus sp. nov., isolated from the rhizosphere soil of plant in temperate semi-arid steppe. Antonie Van Leeuwenhoek 2024; 117:67. [PMID: 38607451 DOI: 10.1007/s10482-024-01966-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2024] [Accepted: 04/08/2024] [Indexed: 04/13/2024]
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A bacterial strain PJ23T was isolated from the rhizosphere soil of Elymus dahuricus Turcz. sampled from a temperate semi-arid steppe in the northern of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China. The strain is Gram-stain-negative, aerobic, light-pink, short rod-shaped, and non-spore-forming. Cell growth could be observed at 4-29℃ (optimal at 24℃), pH 6.0-8.6 (optimal at 8.0) and in the presence of 0-5.0% (w/v) NaCl (optimal at 2.5%). The major cellular fatty acids of strain PJ23T were Summed feature 8 (C18:1 ω6c and/or C18:1 ω7c) (39.42%) and C16:0 (9.60%). The polar lipids were phosphatidylcholine, two unidentified glycolipids, one unidentified aminophospholipid, and two other unidentified polar lipids. The major respiratory quinone was ubiquinone-10. Phylogeny analysis based on 16S rRNA gene sequences retrieved from the genomes showed that, the strain was closely related to the species Terrihabitans soli IZ6T and Flaviflagellibacter deserti SYSU D60017T, with the sequence similarities of 96.79% and 96.15%, respectively. The G + C content was 65.23 mol% calculated on draft genome sequencing. Between the strains PJ23T and Terrihabitans soli IZ6T, the average nucleotide identity (ANI), amino acid identity (AAI) and digital DNA-DNA hybridization (dDDH) was 73.39%,71.12% and 15.7%, these values were lower than the proposed and generally accepted species boundaries of ANI, AAI and dDDH, respectively. Based on phenotypic, chemotaxonomic, and phylogenetic characteristics, strain PJ23T represents a novel species of Terrihabitans, for which the name Terrihabitans rhizophilus sp. nov. is proposed. The type strain is PJ23T (= KCTC 92977 T = CGMCC 1.61577 T).
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- Runze Bao
- Laboratory of Environmental Microbiology and Biotechnology in Arid and Cold Regions, College of Life Science, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Huhhot, 010018, PR, China
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- Laboratory of Environmental Microbiology and Biotechnology in Arid and Cold Regions, College of Life Science, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Huhhot, 010018, PR, China
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- Laboratory of Environmental Microbiology and Biotechnology in Arid and Cold Regions, College of Life Science, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Huhhot, 010018, PR, China
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- Laboratory of Environmental Microbiology and Biotechnology in Arid and Cold Regions, College of Life Science, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Huhhot, 010018, PR, China
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- Laboratory of Environmental Microbiology and Biotechnology in Arid and Cold Regions, College of Life Science, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Huhhot, 010018, PR, China
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- Laboratory of Environmental Microbiology and Biotechnology in Arid and Cold Regions, College of Life Science, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Huhhot, 010018, PR, China.
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Mustaq S, Moin A, Pandit B, Tiwary BK, Alam M. Phyllobacteriaceae: a family of ecologically and metabolically diverse bacteria with the potential for different applications. Folia Microbiol (Praha) 2024; 69:17-32. [PMID: 38038797 DOI: 10.1007/s12223-023-01107-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2023] [Accepted: 11/08/2023] [Indexed: 12/02/2023]
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The family Phyllobacteriaceae is a heterogeneous assemblage of more than 146 species of bacteria assigned to its existing 18 genera. Phylogenetic analyses have shown great phylogenetic diversity and also suggested about incorrect classification of several species that need to be reassessed for their proper phylogenetic classification. However, almost 50% of the family members belong to the genus Mesorhizobium only, of which the majority are symbiotic nitrogen fixers associated with different legumes. Other major genera are Phyllobacterium, Nitratireductor, Aquamicrobium, and Aminobacter. Nitrogen-fixing, legume nodulating members are present in Aminobacter and Phyllobacterium as well. Aquamicrobium spp. can degrade environmental pollutants, like 2,4-dichlorophenol, 4-chloro-2-methylphenol, and 4-chlorophenol. Chelativorans, Pseudaminobacter, Aquibium, and Oricola are the other genera that contain multiple species having diverse metabolic capacities, the rest being single-membered genera isolated from varied environments. In addition, heavy metal and antibiotic resistance, chemolithoautotrophy, poly-β-hydroxybutyrate storage, cellulase production, etc., are the other notable characteristics of some of the family members. In this report, we have comprehensively reviewed each of the species of the family Phyllobacteriaceae in their eco-physiological aspects and found that the family is rich with ecologically and metabolically highly diverse bacteria having great potential for human welfare and environmental clean-up.
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- Saqlain Mustaq
- Microbial Ecology and Physiology Lab, Department of Biological Sciences, Aliah University, IIA/27 New Town, 700160, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Microbial Ecology and Physiology Lab, Department of Biological Sciences, Aliah University, IIA/27 New Town, 700160, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Microbial Ecology and Physiology Lab, Department of Biological Sciences, Aliah University, IIA/27 New Town, 700160, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
- Department of Botany, Surendranath College, 24/2 MG Road, 700009, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Microbiology, North Bengal St. Xavier's College, Rajganj, 735135, Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, India
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- Microbial Ecology and Physiology Lab, Department of Biological Sciences, Aliah University, IIA/27 New Town, 700160, Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
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Bach E, Volpiano CG, Sant'Anna FH, Passaglia LMP. Genome-based taxonomy of Burkholderia sensu lato: Distinguishing closely related species. Genet Mol Biol 2023; 46:e20230122. [PMID: 37935243 PMCID: PMC10629849 DOI: 10.1590/1678-4685-gmb-2023-0122] [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: 04/25/2023] [Accepted: 09/13/2023] [Indexed: 11/09/2023] Open
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The taxonomy of Burkholderia sensu lato (s.l.) has been revisited using genome-based tools, which have helped differentiate closely related species. Many species from this group are indistinguishable through phenotypic traits and 16S rRNA gene sequence analysis. Furthermore, they also exhibit whole-genome Average Nucleotide Identity (ANI) values in the twilight zone for species circumscription (95-96%), which may impair their correct classification. In this work, we provided an updated Burkholderia s.l. taxonomy focusing on closely related species and give other recommendations for those developing genome-based taxonomy studies. We showed that a combination of ANI and digital DNA-DNA hybridization (dDDH) applying the universal cutoff values of 95% and 70%, respectively, successfully discriminates Burkholderia s.l. species. Using genome metrics with this pragmatic criterion, we demonstrated that i) Paraburkholderia insulsa should be considered a later heterotypic synonym of Paraburkholderia fungorum; ii) Paraburkholderia steynii differs from P. terrae by harboring symbiotic genes; iii) some Paraburkholderia are indeed different species based on dDDH values, albeit sharing ANI values close to 95%; iv) some Burkholderia s.l. indeed represent new species from the genomic viewpoint; iv) some genome sequences should be evaluated with care due to quality concerns.
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- Evelise Bach
- Instituto de Biociências, Departamento de Genética and Programa de Pós-Graduação em Genética e Biologia Molecular, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Instituto de Biociências, Departamento de Genética and Programa de Pós-Graduação em Genética e Biologia Molecular, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Hospital Moinhos de Vento, Programa de Apoio ao Desenvolvimento Institucional do Sistema Único de Saúde (PROADI - SUS), Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Instituto de Biociências, Departamento de Genética and Programa de Pós-Graduação em Genética e Biologia Molecular, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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de São José JFB, Hernandes MAS, Volpiano CG, Lisboa BB, Beneduzi A, Bayer C, Simon AA, de Oliveira J, Passaglia LMP, Vargas LK. Diversity of rhizobia, symbiotic effectiveness, and potential of inoculation in Acacia mearnsii seedling production. Braz J Microbiol 2023; 54:335-348. [PMID: 36357769 PMCID: PMC9944175 DOI: 10.1007/s42770-022-00867-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2022] [Accepted: 10/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Black wattle (Acacia mearnsii) is a forest species of significant economic importance in southern Brazil; as a legume, it forms symbiotic associations with rhizobia, fixing atmospheric nitrogen. Nonetheless, little is known about native rhizobia in soils where the species is cultivated. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the diversity and symbiotic efficiency of rhizobia nodulating A. mearnsii in commercial planting areas and validate the efficiency of a potential strain in promoting seedling development. To this end, nodules were collected from four A. mearnsii commercial plantations located in Rio Grande do Sul State, southern Brazil. A total of 80 rhizobia isolates were obtained from black wattle nodules, and thirteen clusters were obtained by rep-PCR. Higher genetic diversity was found within the rhizobial populations from the Duas Figueiras (H' = 2.224) and Seival (H' = 2.112) plantations. Twelve isolates were evaluated belonging to the genus Bradyrhizobium, especially to the species Bradyrhizobium guangdongense. The principal component analysis indicated an association between rhizobia diversity and the content of clay, Ca, Mg, and K. Isolates and reference strains (SEMIA 6163 and 6164) induced nodulation and fixed N via symbiosis with black wattle plants after 60 days of germination. The isolates DF2.4, DF2.3, DF3.3, SEMIA 6164, SEMIA 6163, CA4.3, OV3.4, and OV1.4 showed shoot nitrogen accumulation values similar to the N + control treatment. In the second experiment (under nursery conditions), inoculation with the reference strain SEMIA 6164 generally improved the growth of A. mearnsii seedlings, reinforcing its efficiency even under production conditions.
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- Jackson Freitas Brilhante de São José
- Department of Agricultural Research and Diagnosis - DDPA, Secretary of Agriculture, Livestock, and Rural Development of Rio Grande do Sul - SEAPDR, 570 Gonçalves Dias St, 90130-060, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Department of Genetics, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul - UFRGS, 9500 Bento Gonçalves Ave, 91501-970, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Department of Agricultural Research and Diagnosis - DDPA, Secretary of Agriculture, Livestock, and Rural Development of Rio Grande do Sul - SEAPDR, 570 Gonçalves Dias St, 90130-060, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Department of Agricultural Research and Diagnosis - DDPA, Secretary of Agriculture, Livestock, and Rural Development of Rio Grande do Sul - SEAPDR, 570 Gonçalves Dias St, 90130-060, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
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- Department of Soil Science, Faculty of Agronomy, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul - UFRGS, 7712 Bento Gonçalves Ave, 91540-000, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Tanagro S/A, 199 Torbjorn Weibull St, 95780-000, Montenegro, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Tanagro S/A, 199 Torbjorn Weibull St, 95780-000, Montenegro, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Department of Genetics, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul - UFRGS, 9500 Bento Gonçalves Ave, 91501-970, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Department of Agricultural Research and Diagnosis - DDPA, Secretary of Agriculture, Livestock, and Rural Development of Rio Grande do Sul - SEAPDR, 570 Gonçalves Dias St, 90130-060, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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Koziaeva VV, Sorokin DY, Kolganova TV, Grouzdev DS. Magnetospirillum sulfuroxidans sp. nov., capable of sulfur-dependent lithoautotrophy and a taxonomic reevaluation of the order Rhodospirillales. Syst Appl Microbiol 2023; 46:126406. [PMID: 36898262 DOI: 10.1016/j.syapm.2023.126406] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2022] [Revised: 02/12/2023] [Accepted: 02/22/2023] [Indexed: 02/27/2023]
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A spiral-shaped, highly motile bacterium was isolated from freshwater sulfidic sediment. Strain J10T is a facultative autotroph utilizing sulfide, thiosulfate, and sulfur as the electron donors in microoxic conditions. Despite high 16S rRNA gene sequence sequence identity to Magnetospirillum gryphiswaldense MSR-1 T (99.6 %), digital DNA-DNA hybridisation homology and average nucleotide identity between the two strains was of the different species level (25 % and 83 %, respectively). Strain J10T is not magnetotactic. The DNA G + C content of strain J10T is 61.9 %. The predominant phospholipid ester-linked fatty acids are C18:1ω7, C16:1ω7, and C16:0. Strain J10T (=DSM 23205 T = VKM B-3486 T) is the first strain of the genus Magnetospirillum showing lithoautotrophic growth and is proposed here as a novel species, Magnetospirillum sulfuroxidans sp. nov. In addition, we propose to establish a framework for distinguishing genera and families within the order Rhodospirillales based on phylogenomic analysis using the threshold values for average amino acid identity at ̴ 72 % for genera and ̴ 60 % for families. According to this, we propose to divide the existing genus Magnetospirillum into three genera: Magnetospirillum, Paramagnetospirillum, and Phaeospirillum, constituting a separate family Magnetospirillaceae fam. nov. in the order Rhodospirillales. Furthermore, phylogenomic data suggest that this order should accomodate six more new family level groups including Magnetospiraceae fam. nov., Magnetovibrionaceae fam. nov., Dongiaceae fam. nov., Niveispirillaceae fam. nov., Fodinicurvataceae fam. nov., and Oceanibaculaceae fam. nov.
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- Veronika V Koziaeva
- Skryabin Institute of Bioengineering, Research Centre of Biotechnology, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia.
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- Winogradsky Institute of Microbiology, Research Centre of Biotechnology, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia; Department of Biotechnology, Delft University of Technology, Delft, The Netherlands
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- Skryabin Institute of Bioengineering, Research Centre of Biotechnology, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia
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Kannan S, Sharma S, Ciufo S, Clark K, Turner S, Kitts PA, Schoch CL, DiCuccio M, Kimchi A. Collection and curation of prokaryotic genome assemblies from type strains at NCBI. Int J Syst Evol Microbiol 2023; 73. [PMID: 36748495 DOI: 10.1099/ijsem.0.005707] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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The public sequence databases are entrusted with the dual responsibility of providing an accessible archive to all submitters and supporting data reliability and its re-use to all users. Genomes from type materials can act as an unambiguous reference for a taxonomic name and play an important role in comparative genomics, especially for taxon verification or reclassification. The National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) collects and curates information on prokaryotic type strains and genomes from type strains. The average nucleotide identity (ANI)-based quality control processes introduced at NCBI to verify the genomes from type strains and improve related sequence records are detailed here. Using the curated genomes from type strains as reference, the taxonomy of over 1.1 million GenBank genomes were verified and the taxonomy of over 7000 new submissions before acceptance to GenBank and over 1800 existing genomes in GenBank were reclassified.
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- Sivakumar Kannan
- National Center for Biotechnology Information, National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health, 9600 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD, 20892, USA
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- National Center for Biotechnology Information, National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health, 9600 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD, 20892, USA
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- National Center for Biotechnology Information, National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health, 9600 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD, 20892, USA
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- National Center for Biotechnology Information, National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health, 9600 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD, 20892, USA
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- National Center for Biotechnology Information, National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health, 9600 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD, 20892, USA
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- National Center for Biotechnology Information, National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health, 9600 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD, 20892, USA
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- National Center for Biotechnology Information, National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health, 9600 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD, 20892, USA
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- National Center for Biotechnology Information, National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health, 9600 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD, 20892, USA
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- National Center for Biotechnology Information, National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health, 9600 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD, 20892, USA
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Robas Mora M, Fernández Pastrana VM, Oliva LLG, Lobo AP, Jiménez Gómez PA. Plant growth promotion of the forage plant Lupinus albus Var. Orden Dorado using Pseudomonas agronomica sp. nov. and Bacillus pretiosus sp. nov. added over a valorized agricultural biowaste. Front Microbiol 2023; 13:1046201. [PMID: 36777023 PMCID: PMC9910085 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2022.1046201] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2022] [Accepted: 12/28/2022] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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Introduction The overexploitation of natural ecosystems and the evolution of climate change currently force us to design new strategies for more sustainable agronomic uses. The recovery of plant residues, as an alternative to agrochemicals, can help alleviate these problems, for example, through its use for the synthesis of biofertilizers. In this work, the effect of the organic fertilizer matrix ORGAON® from the valorization of horticultural waste is tested, to which two strains of bacteria (and their consortium) are added (SAICEU11T identified as Bacillus pretiosus and SAICEU22T identified as Pseudomonas agronomica), selected for their demonstrated ability to promote plant growth (PGPB), on the lupine forage plant (Lupinus albus). Methods For the synthesis of the biofertilizer, both strains were added to the ORGAON® organic matrix separately, until reaching a final optical density (OD) of 0.5 McFarland in each case in the irrigation matrix. As a control, sterile ORGAON® (ORGAON®st) was used, also supplemented with the PGPB strains and a chemical fertilizer widely used in agronomy (Chem-F). With these treatments, a 6-week experiment was started under controlled laboratory conditions and on agricultural substrate, to recreate field conditions as accurately as possible. All the tests were carried out with 9 repetitions and 3 replicates of each treatment. After harvest, the improvements on the following biometric variables were studied for each treatment: total weight (Weight_T, g), shoot weight (Weight_S, g), root weight (Weight_R, g), number of leaves (Leaves, No.), shoot length (Length_S), root length (Length_R) and number of secondary roots (Roots, No.). Likewise, the identification of the tested strains and their description as new species was carried out. For this, they were studied from the phenotypic point of view (Transmission electron microscopy (TEM), metabolic profile, PGP activities, fatty acid profile and Matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight (MALDI-TOF)) and genotypic (sequencing of the main housekeeping genes and sequencing of the whole genome, genomic characteristics (dDDH and ANI) and phylogenetic analysis). Results and discussion After the statistical analysis of the results, it is shown that the individual addition of both strains on the ORGAON® and ORGAON®st organic matrix improve certain biometric variables. In the case of the SAICEU11T (Bacillus pretiosus) strain, the variables root weight (Weight_R, g), total weight (Weight_T, g) and length of the plant, and number of secondary roots (Roots, No.) significantly improve, while in the case of the strain SAICEU22T (Pseudmonas agronomica), a significant improvement of root length (Length_R) and number of secondary roots (Roots, No.) is demonstrated. On the other hand, the genotaxonomic analysis showed that both species have not been described to date. The identification based on the main housekeeping genes, show that for the Bacillus strain (SAICEU11T) the sequence similarity of the 16S rRNA was 100%, gyrB 92.69%, rpoB 97.70% and rpoD 94.67%. For the Pseudomonas strain (SAICEU22T) the results were 100% for 16S rRNA, 98.43% for rpoD and 96.94% for gyrB. However, in both cases, the dDDH and ANI values, as well as the phylogenetic analysis, show that both species are below the species threshold, which would support the hypothesis that both are new species, in line with the chemotaxonomic results obtained by MALDI-TOF spectrometry and fatty acid profile. To verify the biosafety in their handling and release into the natural environment, we have ruled out the presence of genes that encode virulence factors or resistance to antibiotics, concluding that they are suitable for use in the field to improve the yield of crop plants. Type strains are SAICEU11T (= DSM 114702T = CECT30674T) for Bacillus pretiosus and SAICEU22T (= DSM 114959T = CECT30673T) for Pseudomonas agronomicae.
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Affiliation(s)
- Marina Robas Mora
- Department of Pharmaceutical Science and Health, Montepríncipe Campus, CEU San Pablo University, Madrid, Spain,*Correspondence: Marina Robas Mora, ✉
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Science and Health, Montepríncipe Campus, CEU San Pablo University, Madrid, Spain,Vanesa M. Fernández Pastrana, ✉
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Science and Health, Montepríncipe Campus, CEU San Pablo University, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Science and Health, Montepríncipe Campus, CEU San Pablo University, Madrid, Spain,Pedro A. Jiménez Gómez, ✉
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dos Santos Ferreira N, Coniglio A, Puente M, Sant’Anna FH, Maroniche G, García J, Molina R, Nievas S, Volpiano CG, Ambrosini A, Passaglia LMP, Pedraza RO, Reis VM, Zilli JÉ, Cassan F. Genome-based reclassification of Azospirillum brasilense Az39 as the type strain of Azospirillum argentinense sp. nov. Int J Syst Evol Microbiol 2022; 72. [DOI: 10.1099/ijsem.0.005475] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
Abstract
Strain Az39T of
Azospirillum
is a diazotrophic plant growth-promoting bacterium isolated in 1982 from the roots of wheat plants growing in Marcos Juárez, Córdoba, Argentina. It produces indole-3-acetic acid in the presence of l-tryptophan as a precursor, grows at 20–38 °C (optimal 38 °C), and the cells are curved or spiral-shaped, with diameters ranging from 0.5–0.9 to 1.8–2.2 µm. They contain C16 : 0, C18 : 0 and C18 : 1
ω7c/ω6c as the main fatty acids. Phylogenetic analysis of its 16S rRNA gene sequence confirmed that this strain belongs to the genus
Azospirillum
, showing a close relationship with
Azospirillum baldaniorum
Sp245T,
Azospirillum brasilense
Sp7T and
Azospirillum formosense
CC-Nfb-7T. Housekeeping gene analysis revealed that Az39T, together with five strains of the genus (Az19, REC3, BR 11975, MTCC4035 and MTCC4036), form a cluster apart from
A. baldaniorum
Sp245T,
A. brasilense
Sp7T and
A. formosense
CC-Nfb-7T. Average nucleotide identity (ANI) and digital DNA–DNA hybridization (dDDH) between Az39T and the aforementioned type strains revealed values below 96 %, the circumscription limit for the species delineation (ANI: 95.3, 94.1 and 94.0 %; dDDH: 62.9, 56.3 and 55.6 %). Furthermore, a phylogeny evaluation of the core proteome, including 809 common shared proteins, showed an independent grouping of Az39T, Az19, REC3, BR 11975, MTCC4035 and MTCC4036. The G+C content in the genomic DNA of these six strains varied from 68.3 to 68.5 %. Based on the combined phylogenetic, genomic and phenotypic characterization presented here, we consider that strain Az39T, along with strains Az19, REC3, BR 11975, MTCC4035 and MTCC4036, are members of a new
Azospirillum
species, for which the name Azospirillum argentinense sp. nov. is proposed. The type strain is Az39T (=LBPCV39T=BR 148428T=CCCT 22.01T).
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- Natália dos Santos Ferreira
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Agronomia-Ciência do Solo, Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro, BR 465 Km 7, 23890-000 Seropédica, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Laboratorio de Fisiología Vegetal y de la Interacción Planta-Microorganismo, Instituto de Investigaciones Agrobiotecnológicas (INIAB-CONICET) FCEFQyN, Universidad Nacional de Río Cuarto, Ruta 36, Km 601, Río Cuarto, Ruta 36, Km 601, Río Cuarto, Córdoba, Argentina
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- Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria (INTA), Instituto de Microbiología y Zoología Agrícola, Nicolás Repetto y de los Reseros, Hurlingham 1686, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Facultad de Ciencias Agrarias, CONICET, Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata, km 73.5, km 73.5, 20 B7620, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria (INTA), Instituto de Microbiología y Zoología Agrícola, Nicolás Repetto y de los Reseros, Hurlingham 1686, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Laboratorio de Fisiología Vegetal y de la Interacción Planta-Microorganismo, Instituto de Investigaciones Agrobiotecnológicas (INIAB-CONICET) FCEFQyN, Universidad Nacional de Río Cuarto, Ruta 36, Km 601, Río Cuarto, Ruta 36, Km 601, Río Cuarto, Córdoba, Argentina
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- Laboratorio de Fisiología Vegetal y de la Interacción Planta-Microorganismo, Instituto de Investigaciones Agrobiotecnológicas (INIAB-CONICET) FCEFQyN, Universidad Nacional de Río Cuarto, Ruta 36, Km 601, Río Cuarto, Ruta 36, Km 601, Río Cuarto, Córdoba, Argentina
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- Departamento de Genética and Programa de Pós-graduação em Genética e Biologia Molecular, Instituto de Biociências, 9500, Bento Gonçalves Ave, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Departamento de Genética and Programa de Pós-graduação em Genética e Biologia Molecular, Instituto de Biociências, 9500, Bento Gonçalves Ave, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Departamento de Genética and Programa de Pós-graduação em Genética e Biologia Molecular, Instituto de Biociências, 9500, Bento Gonçalves Ave, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Facultad de Agronomía y Zootecnia, Universidad Nacional de Tucumán, Av. Kirchner 1900. (4000) 24 San Miguel de Tucumán, Tucumán, Argentina
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- Embrapa Agrobiologia, BR 465 Km 7, 23891-000, Seropédica, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Laboratorio de Fisiología Vegetal y de la Interacción Planta-Microorganismo, Instituto de Investigaciones Agrobiotecnológicas (INIAB-CONICET) FCEFQyN, Universidad Nacional de Río Cuarto, Ruta 36, Km 601, Río Cuarto, Ruta 36, Km 601, Río Cuarto, Córdoba, Argentina
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Mousavi SA, Young JPW. International Committee on Systematics of Prokaryotes, Subcommittee on the taxonomy of Rhizobia and Agrobacteria, minutes of the annual meeting by videoconference, 5 July 2021, followed by online discussion until 31 December 2021. Int J Syst Evol Microbiol 2022; 72. [DOI: 10.1099/ijsem.0.005453] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Minutes of the closed meeting of the International Committee on Systematics of Prokaryotes Subcommittee on the Taxonomy of Rhizobia and Agrobacteria held by videoconference, 5 July 2021, followed by online discussion until 31 December 2021, and list of recent species.
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- Seyed Abdollah Mousavi
- Ecosystems and Environment Research Programme, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
- Department of Biology, University of Turku, Turku, Finland
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Pangenome analyses of Bacillus pumilus, Bacillus safensis, and Priestia megaterium exploring the plant-associated features of bacilli strains isolated from canola. Mol Genet Genomics 2022; 297:1063-1079. [PMID: 35612623 DOI: 10.1007/s00438-022-01907-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2021] [Accepted: 05/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Previous genome mining of the strains Bacillus pumilus 7PB, Bacillus safensis 1TAz, 8Taz, and 32PB, and Priestia megaterium 16PB isolated from canola revealed differences in the profile of antimicrobial biosynthetic genes when compared to the species type strains. To evaluate not only the similarities among B. pumilus, B. safensis, and P. megaterium genomes but also the specificities found in the canola bacilli, we performed comparative genomic analyses through the pangenome evaluation of each species. Besides that, other genome features were explored, especially focusing on plant-associated and biotechnological characteristics. The combination of the genome metrics Average Nucleotide Identity and digital DNA-DNA hybridization formulas 1 and 3 adopting the universal thresholds of 95 and 70%, respectively, was suitable to verify the identification of strains from these groups. On average, core genes corresponded to 45%, 52%, and 34% of B. pumilus, B. safensis, and P. megaterium open pangenomes, respectively. Many genes related to adaptations to plant-associated lifestyles were predicted, especially in the Bacillus genomes. These included genes for acetoin production, polyamines utilization, root exudate chemoreceptors, biofilm formation, and plant cell-wall degrading enzymes. Overall, we could observe that strains of these species exhibit many features in common, whereas most of their variable genome portions have features yet to be uncovered. The observed antifungal activity of canola bacilli might be a result of the synergistic action of secondary metabolites, siderophores, and chitinases. Genome analysis confirmed that these species and strains have biotechnological potential to be used both as agricultural inoculants or hydrolases producers. Up to our knowledge, this is the first work that evaluates the pangenome features of P. megaterium.
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Oren A, Garrity G. Notification of changes in taxonomic opinion previously published outside the IJSEM. List of changes in taxonomic opinion no. 35. Int J Syst Evol Microbiol 2022; 72. [DOI: 10.1099/ijsem.0.005164] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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- Aharon Oren
- The Institute of Life Sciences, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, The Edmond J. Safra Campus, 9190401 Jerusalem, Israel
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- Department of Microbiology & Molecular Genetics, Biomedical Physical Sciences, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824-4320, USA
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Alessa O, Ogura Y, Fujitani Y, Takami H, Hayashi T, Sahin N, Tani A. Comprehensive Comparative Genomics and Phenotyping of Methylobacterium Species. Front Microbiol 2021; 12:740610. [PMID: 34737731 PMCID: PMC8561711 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2021.740610] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2021] [Accepted: 09/06/2021] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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The pink-pigmented facultative methylotrophs (PPFMs), a major bacterial group found in the plant phyllosphere, comprise two genera: Methylobacterium and Methylorubrum. They have been separated into three major clades: A, B (Methylorubrum), and C. Within these genera, however, some species lack either pigmentation or methylotrophy, which raises the question of what actually defines the PPFMs. The present study employed a comprehensive comparative genomics approach to reveal the phylogenetic relationship among the PPFMs and to explain the genotypic differences that confer their different phenotypes. We newly sequenced the genomes of 29 relevant-type strains to complete a dataset for almost all validly published species in the genera. Through comparative analysis, we revealed that methylotrophy, nitrate utilization, and anoxygenic photosynthesis are hallmarks differentiating the PPFMs from the other Methylobacteriaceae. The Methylobacterium species in clade A, including the type species Methylobacterium organophilum, were phylogenetically classified into six subclades, each possessing relatively high genomic homology and shared phenotypic characteristics. One of these subclades is phylogenetically close to Methylorubrum species; this finding led us to reunite the two genera into a single genus Methylobacterium. Clade C, meanwhile, is composed of phylogenetically distinct species that share relatively higher percent G+C content and larger genome sizes, including larger numbers of secondary metabolite clusters. Most species of clade C and some of clade A have the glutathione-dependent pathway for formaldehyde oxidation in addition to the H4MPT pathway. Some species cannot utilize methanol due to their lack of MxaF-type methanol dehydrogenase (MDH), but most harbor an XoxF-type MDH that enables growth on methanol in the presence of lanthanum. The genomes of PPFMs encode between two and seven (average 3.7) genes for pyrroloquinoline quinone-dependent alcohol dehydrogenases, and their phylogeny is distinctly correlated with their genomic phylogeny. All PPFMs were capable of synthesizing auxin and did not induce any immune response in rice cells. Other phenotypes including sugar utilization, antibiotic resistance, and antifungal activity correlated with their phylogenetic relationship. This study provides the first inclusive genotypic insight into the phylogeny and phenotypes of PPFMs.
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- Ola Alessa
- Institute of Plant Science and Resources, Okayama University, Okayama, Japan
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- Division of Microbiology, Department of Infectious Medicine, Kurume University School of Medicine, Kurume, Japan
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- Institute of Plant Science and Resources, Okayama University, Okayama, Japan
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- Atmosphere and Ocean Research Institute, The University of Tokyo, Kashiwa, Japan
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- Department of Bacteriology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Egitim Fakultesi, Mugla Sitki Kocman University, Mugla, Turkey
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- Institute of Plant Science and Resources, Okayama University, Okayama, Japan
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Basik AA, Nanthini J, Yeo TC, Sudesh K. Rubber Degrading Strains: Microtetraspora and Dactylosporangium. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:polym13203524. [PMID: 34685283 PMCID: PMC8538451 DOI: 10.3390/polym13203524] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2021] [Revised: 10/03/2021] [Accepted: 10/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Rubber composed of highly unsaturated hydrocarbons, modified through addition of chemicals and vulcanization are widely used to date. However, the usage of rubber, faces many obstacles. These elastomeric materials are difficult to be re-used and recovered, leading to high post-consumer waste and vast environmental problems. Tyres, the major rubber waste source can take up to 80 years to naturally degrade. Experiments show that the latex clearing proteins (Lcp) found in Actinobacteria were reportedly critical for the initial oxidative cleavage of poly(cis-1,4-isoprene), the major polymeric unit of rubber. Although, more than 100 rubber degrading strains have been reported, only 8 Lcp proteins isolated from Nocardia (3), Gordonia (2), Streptomyces (1), Rhodococcus (1), and Solimonas (1) have been purified and biochemically characterized. Previous studies on rubber degrading strains and Lcp enzymes, implied that they are distinct. Following this, we aim to discover additional rubber degrading strains by randomly screening 940 Actinobacterial strains isolated from various locations in Sarawak on natural rubber (NR) latex agar. A total of 18 strains from 5 genera produced clearing zones on NR latex agar, and genes encoding Lcp were identified. We report here lcp genes from Microtetraspora sp. AC03309 (lcp1 and lcp2) and Dactylosporangium sp. AC04546 (lcp1, lcp2, lcp3), together with the predicted genes related to rubber degradation. In silico analysis suggested that Microtetraspora sp. AC03309 is a distinct species closely related to Microtetraspora glauca while Dactylosporangium sp. AC04546 is a species closely related to Dactylosporangium sucinum. Genome-based characterization allowed the establishment of the strains taxonomic position and provided insights into their metabolic potential especially in biodegradation of rubber. Morphological changes and the spectrophotometric detection of aldehyde and keto groups indicated the degradation of the original material in rubber samples incubated with the strains. This confirms the strains’ ability to utilize different rubber materials (fresh latex, NR product and vulcanized rubber) as the sole carbon source. Both strains exhibited different levels of biodegradation ability. Findings on tyre utilization capability by Dactylosporangium sp. AC04546 is of interest. The final aim is to find sustainable rubber treatment methods to treat rubber wastes.
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- Ann Anni Basik
- Ecobiomaterial Research Laboratory, School of Biological Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, George Town 11800, Malaysia;
- Sarawak Biodiversity Centre, Km. 20 Jalan Borneo Heights, Kuching 93250, Malaysia;
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- Faculty of Arts & Science, School of Science & Psychology, International University of Malaya-Wales, Kuala Lumpur 50480, Malaysia;
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- Sarawak Biodiversity Centre, Km. 20 Jalan Borneo Heights, Kuching 93250, Malaysia;
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- Ecobiomaterial Research Laboratory, School of Biological Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, George Town 11800, Malaysia;
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +60-4-6534367; Fax: +60-4-6565125
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Characterization of Terrihabitans soli gen. nov., sp. nov., a Novel 0.2 μm-Filterable Soil Bacterium Belonging to a Widely Distributed Lineage of Hyphomicrobiales (Rhizobiales). DIVERSITY 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/d13090422] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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We previously showed that novel filterable bacteria remain in “sterile” (<0.2 μm filtered) terrestrial environmental samples from Japan, China, and Arctic Norway. Here, we characterized the novel filterable strain IZ6T, a representative strain of a widely distributed lineage. Phylogenetic analysis showed that this strain was affiliated with the Rhizobiales (now proposed as Hyphomicrobiales) of Alphaproteobacteria, but distinct from any other type strains. Strain IZ6T shared the following chemotaxonomic features with the closest (but distantly) related type strain, Flaviflagellibacter deserti SYSU D60017T: ubiquinone-10 as the major quinone; phosphatidylethanolamine, phosphatidylcholine, and phosphatidylglycerol as major polar lipids; and slightly high G+C content of 62.2 mol%. However, the cellular fatty acid composition differed between them, and the unsaturated fatty acid (C18:1ω7c/C18:1ω6c) was predominantly found in our strain. Moreover, unlike methyrotrophs and nitrogen-fixers of the neighboring genera of Hyphomicrobiales (Rhizobiales), strain IZ6T cannot utilize a one-carbon compound (e.g., methanol) and fix atmospheric nitrogen gas. These findings were consistent with the genome-inferred physiological potential. Based on the phylogenetic, physiological, and chemotaxonomic traits, we propose that strain IZ6T represents a novel genus and species with the name Terrihabitans soli gen. nov., sp. nov. (=NBRC 106741T = NCIMB 15058T). The findings will provide deeper insight into the eco-physiology of filterable microorganisms.
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