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==Description and significance==
==Description and significance==
   
   
''Listeria innocua'' is widely found in the environment (such as soil) and food sources. In terms of appearance, it is a rod-shaped Gram positive bacterium. It may live individually or organize into chains with other ''Listeria innocua'' bacteria. It produces flagella and pili for motility. It is a mesophile, operating at an optimal temperature range of 30-37 degrees Celsius. ''Listeria innocua'' very much resembles its other family member, the pathogenic ''Listeria monocytogenes''. It is important because it was previously known for being non-pathogenic, but recently researchers found a case of ''Listeria innocua'' infection of an elderly patient.
''Listeria innocua'' is widely found in the environment (such as soil) and food sources. In terms of appearance, it is a rod-shaped Gram positive bacterium. It may live individually or organize into chains with other ''Listeria innocua'' bacteria. It produces flagella and pili for motility. It is a mesophile, operating at an optimal temperature range of 30-37 degrees Celsius. ''Listeria innocua'' very much resembles its other family member, the pathogenic ''Listeria monocytogenes''. It is important because it was previously known for being non-pathogenic, but recently researchers found a case of ''Listeria innocua'' infection of an elderly patient.


==Genome structure==
==Genome structure==

Revision as of 07:31, 29 April 2007

A Microbial Biorealm page on the genus Listeria innocua

Classification

Higher order taxa:

Bacteria; Firmicutes; Bacilli; Bacillales; Listeriaceae; Listeria

Species:

Listeria innocua

Description and significance

Listeria innocua is widely found in the environment (such as soil) and food sources. In terms of appearance, it is a rod-shaped Gram positive bacterium. It may live individually or organize into chains with other Listeria innocua bacteria. It produces flagella and pili for motility. It is a mesophile, operating at an optimal temperature range of 30-37 degrees Celsius. Listeria innocua very much resembles its other family member, the pathogenic Listeria monocytogenes. It is important because it was previously known for being non-pathogenic, but recently researchers found a case of Listeria innocua infection of an elderly patient.

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? Does it have any plasmids? Are they important to the organism's lifestyle?

Cell structure and metabolism

Describe any interesting features and/or cell structures; how it gains energy; what important molecules it produces.

Ecology

Describe any interactions with other organisms (included eukaryotes), contributions to the environment, effect on environment, etc.

Pathology

How does this organism cause disease? Human, animal, plant hosts? Virulence factors, as well as patient symptoms.

Application to Biotechnology

Does this organism produce any useful compounds or enzymes? What are they and how are they used?

Current Research

Enter summaries of the most recent research here--at least three required

References

[Sample reference] 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.

Edited by student of Rachel Larsen and Kit Pogliano