Paraburkholderia

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A Microbial Biorealm page on the genus Paraburkholderia

Classification

Higher order taxa

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

Species

NCBI: Taxonomy

Genus species

Description and significance

Paraburkholderia are largely known for their ability to degrade aromatic compounds and many hydrocarbons. Recent phylogenomic evidence has divided Paraburkholderia from Burkholderia (1). Some species of this genera have the ability to form root nodules that fix atmospheric nitrogen. The metabolic capabilities of Paraburkholderia has created notable interests in the biodegradation field, where the ability of these species of bacteria to break down pollutants in soil (1). There is special focus on the breakdown of PAHs, or organic pollutants known as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons created from pollution.

Genome structure

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Cell structure and metabolism

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Ecology

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Application to Biotechnology

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Current Research

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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 Dr. Charlotte Berkes