Saccharopolyspora spinosa: Difference between revisions
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Describe the appearance, habitat, etc. of the organism, and why you think it is important. | Describe the appearance, habitat, etc. of the organism, and why you think it is important. | ||
<p>In 1982, researchers vacationing in the Virgin Islands discovered <i> | <p>In 1982, researchers vacationing in the Virgin Islands discovered the actinomycete bacteria, <i>Saccharopolyspora spinosa</i>, in soil collected at an inoperative sugar mill rum still (##ref, ##ref). Similar to other species in the <i>Saccharopolyspora</i> genus, <i>S. spinosa</i> are aerobic, gram-positive, and have mycelium. The mycelium are made up of pale yellowish-pink aerial hyphae. These hyphae are long bead-like spore chains that are surrounded by spiny spore sheaths.</p> | ||
<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> | <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> | ||
Revision as of 00:03, 11 April 2012
Classification
Domain: Bacteria
Phylum: Actinobacteria
Class: Actinobacteria
Order: Actinomycetales
Family: Pseudonocardiaceae
Genus: Saccharopolyspora
Species: spinosa
Species
Saccharopolyspora spinosa
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Description and Significance
Describe the appearance, habitat, etc. of the organism, and why you think it is important.
In 1982, researchers vacationing in the Virgin Islands discovered the actinomycete bacteria, Saccharopolyspora spinosa, in soil collected at an inoperative sugar mill rum still (##ref, ##ref). Similar to other species in the Saccharopolyspora genus, S. spinosa are aerobic, gram-positive, and have mycelium. The mycelium are made up of pale yellowish-pink aerial hyphae. These hyphae are long bead-like spore chains that are surrounded by spiny spore sheaths.
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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