Saccharopolyspora spinosa: Difference between revisions
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<p>In 1982, researchers vacationing in the Virgin Islands discovered <i>S. spinosa</i> in soil collected at an inoperative sugar mill rum still (##ref, ##ref). | <p>In 1982, researchers vacationing in the Virgin Islands discovered <i>S. spinosa</i> in soil collected at an inoperative sugar mill rum still (##ref, ##ref). | ||
<p>The discovery of <i>S. spinosa</i> | <p>The discovery of <i>S. spinosa</i> has led to a plethora of research regarding potential applications of secondary metabolites produced by the bacteria.</p> | ||
==Genome Structure== | ==Genome Structure== |
Revision as of 23:31, 10 April 2012
Classification
Domain: Bacteria
Phylum: Actinobacteria
Class: Actinobacteria
Order: Actinomycetales
Family: Pseudonocardiaceae
Genus: Saccharopolyspora
Species: spinosa
Species
Saccharopolyspora spinosa
NCBI: [1] |
Description and Significance
Describe the appearance, habitat, etc. of the organism, and why you think it is important.
Saccharopolyspora spinosa are actinomycete bacteria. These bacteria have aerial hyphae that are a pale yellowish-pink color. The hyphae have spiny spore sheaths that contain long spore chains.
In 1982, researchers vacationing in the Virgin Islands discovered S. spinosa in soil collected at an inoperative sugar mill rum still (##ref, ##ref).
The discovery of S. spinosa has led to a plethora of research regarding potential applications of secondary metabolites produced by the bacteria.
Genome Structure
Describe the size and content of the genome. How many chromosomes? Circular or linear? Other interesting features? What is known about its sequence?
Cell Structure, Metabolism and Life Cycle
Interesting features of cell structure; how it gains energy; what important molecules it produces.
Ecology and Pathogenesis
Habitat; symbiosis; biogeochemical significance; contributions to environment.
If relevant, how does this organism cause disease? Human, animal, plant hosts? Virulence factors, as well as patient symptoms.
References
Author
Page authored by Emily Pochubay, Matt O'Grady, and Placid students of Prof. Jay Lennon at Michigan State University.
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