Sphingomonas aliaeris

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Classification

Domain; Phylum; Class; Order; family [Others may be used. Use NCBI link to find]

Species

NCBI: [1]

Genus species

Description and Significance

Sphingomonas aliaeris is a species of gram-negative, obligate aerobe bacteria that appears as rod-shaped (bacilli) cells under a microscope. Typically found in soil, water, and plant surfaces, it belongs to the genus Sphingomonas, which is known for several different ecological roles. For instance, this species is very metabolically flexible, and it can degrade many complex organic compounds. It can break down xenobiotics (synthetic chemicals), aromatic hydrocarbons, and organic pollutants like pesticides or herbicides. It is involved in many metabolic processes, so its importance is relevant to the cycling of organic matter in ecosystems and potential industrial applications like bioremediation. Overall, it has a strong significance in biotechnology and biodegradation.

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?

Total Genome Length: ~4.26 million base pairs

Size of the genome: 4.3 Mb

Number of chromosomes: 3

GC percent %: 64.5

Contains 2 circular plasmids along with the main chromosome

3,685 protein genes, along with 57 RNA genes

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

[Sample reference] [http://ijs.sgmjournals.org/cgi/reprint/50/2/489 Takai, K., Sugai, A., Itoh, T., and Horikoshi, K. "Palaeococcus ferrophilus gen. nov., sp. nov., a barophilic, hyperthermophilic archaeon from a deep-sea hydrothermal vent chimney". International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology. 2000. Volume 50. p. 489-500.]

Author

Page authored by _____, student of Prof. Bradley Tolar at UNC Wilmington. [[Category:Pages edited by students of Bradley Tolar at UNC Wilmington]]