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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Rika Kudo, Ryota Yamano, Juanwen Yu, Shotaro Koike, Alfabetian Harjuno Condro Haditomo, Mayanne A. M. de Freitas, Jiro Tsuchiya, Sayaka Mino, Fabiano Thompson, Jesus L. Romalde, Hisae Kasai, Yuichi Sakai, Tomoo Sawabe
Summary: Strain PT1(T), a rod-shaped bacterium isolated from laboratory-reared larvae of sea cucumber Apostichopus japonicus, demonstrated similarities to Neptuniibacter marinus ATR 1.1(T) and Neptuniibacter caesariensis MED92(T) with sequence similarities of 98.2% and 98.1%, respectively, based on the analysis of 16S rRNA gene nucleotide sequences. However, the average nucleotide identity (ANI) and in silico DNA-DNA hybridization (DDH) values among these three strains were below 95% and 70%, confirming the novel status of PT1(T). Based on the genomic approach, a new species, Neptuniibacter victor sp. nov., is proposed for PT1(T).
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Microbiology
Nisachon Tedsree, Somboon Tanasupawat, Boonchoo Sritularak, Nattakorn Kuncharoen, Kittisak Likhitwitayawuid
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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SYSTEMATIC AND EVOLUTIONARY MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
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Microbiology
Nattakorn Kuncharoen, Masahiro Yuki, Takuji Kudo, Moriya Okuma, Auttaporn Booncharoen, Wuttichai Mhuantong, Somboon Tanasupawat
Summary: Strains DS1-2T and AZ1-7, isolated from plant roots, were taxonomically characterized as novel species Streptomyces radicis sp. nov. based on phenotypic, chemotaxonomic and genomic data. The strains showed differences in key genes associated with stress responses, environmental variables, plant interactions and bioactive metabolites compared to their related type strains.
MICROBIOLOGICAL RESEARCH
(2022)
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Microbiology
Achararak Nammali, Chakapong Intaraudom, Pattama Pittayakhajonwut, Chanwit Suriyachadkun, Sarin Tadtong, Somboon Tanasupawat, Chitti Thawai
Summary: Strain CA3R110(T) is a novel Gram-positive actinomycete isolated from the surface-sterilised root of Coffea arabica L. in Lampang Province, Thailand, belonging to the genus Streptomyces. This strain displays distinct chemotaxonomic characteristics and DNA sequences compared to known Streptomyces species.
ANTONIE VAN LEEUWENHOEK INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GENERAL AND MOLECULAR MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
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Microbiology
Ping Mo, Jinhua Zhou, Fumin Zhou, Jiang He, Wansheng Zou, Jian Gao
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ARCHIVES OF MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
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Microbiology
Zhen-Yu Zan, Xian-Feng Ge, Rui-Rui Huang, Wen-Zheng Liu
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CURRENT MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
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Microbiology
Natsagdorj Oyunbileg, Yohei Iizaka, Moriyuki Hamada, Bekh-Ochir Davaapurev, Atsushi Fukumoto, Baljinova Tsetseg, Fumio Kato, Tomohiko Tamura, Javzan Batkhuu, Yojiro Anzai
Summary: A novel actinomycete designated NUM-2625(T) was isolated from an endemic species Comarum salesowianum, with high similarity to Actinocatenispora thailandica TT2-10(T), Actinocatenispora sera KV-744(T), and Actinocatenispora rupis CS5-AC17(T). The chemotaxonomic properties and polyphasic analyses suggest that NUM-2625(T) represents a new species in the genus Actinocatenispora, named Actinocatenispora comari sp. nov.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SYSTEMATIC AND EVOLUTIONARY MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
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Microbiology
Ping Mo, Yunlin Zhao, Jun Liu, Zhenggang Xu, Jian Gao
Summary: A novel endophytic actinomycete, named Pseudonocardia broussonetiae, was isolated from the roots of Broussonetia papyrifera. Strain Gen 01(T) exhibited distinct morphological, physiological and biochemical characteristics compared to other species of the genus Pseudonocardia, indicating its classification as a new species.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SYSTEMATIC AND EVOLUTIONARY MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
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Microbiology
Thitikorn Duangupama, Chakapong Intaraudom, Pattama Pittayakhajonwut, Sarin Tadtong, Chitti Thawai
Summary: A novel endophytic Streptomyces-like micro-organism strain PRB2-1(T) was isolated from root tissue of Epipremnum aureum. It has significant morphological and chemotaxonomic characteristics that classify it as a new species of the genus Streptomyces, named Streptomyces epipremni sp. nov. The draft genome sequence analysis further supports its distinctiveness from closely related strains.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SYSTEMATIC AND EVOLUTIONARY MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Ping Mo, Kaiqin Li, Jinhua Zhou, Fumin Zhou, Jiang He, Wansheng Zou, Jian Gao
Summary: Strain Mg02(T) was isolated from the roots of Eucommia ulmoides Oliv. collected from Changde City, Hunan Province, China. The strain showed distinct chemotaxonomic characteristics of the genus Nocardiopsis and phylogenetic analysis suggested that it could be a novel Nocardiopsis species. Therefore, a new species, Nocardiopsis changdeensis sp. nov., is proposed with Mg02(T) as the type strain.
JOURNAL OF ANTIBIOTICS
(2023)
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Microbiology
Ping Mo, Yazhi Chen, Fumin Zou, Jinhua Zhou, Wansheng Zou, Jian Gao
Summary: A novel Gram-stain-positive, endophytic actinobacterium, strain HDS5T, was isolated from Eucommia ulmoides Oliv. leaves collected in Changde City, Hunan Province, PR China. The strain has distinctive morphological, physio-biochemical, and genetic characteristics, suggesting that it represents a new Nocardiopsis species named Nocardiopsis eucommiae sp. nov.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SYSTEMATIC AND EVOLUTIONARY MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
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Microbiology
Achararak Nammali, Chakapong Intaraudom, Pattama Pittayakhajonwut, Chanwit Suriyachadkun, Sarin Tadtong, Phatraya Srabua, Chitti Thawai
Summary: A novel endophytic actinobacterium strain CA1R205(T) was isolated from the root of Coffea arabica in Thailand. Through a polyphasic approach, it was determined to be a new species of the genus Streptomyces and proposed to be named Streptomyces coffeae sp. nov. The strain exhibited typical chemotaxonomic and morphological properties of the genus Streptomyces, but showed significant physiological, biochemical, and genotypic differences from its closest relatives.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SYSTEMATIC AND EVOLUTIONARY MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
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Microbiology
Ming-Sheng Chen, Fei-Na Li, Xiao-Hui Chen, Xiao-Rui Yan, Li Tuo
Summary: A novel, moderately halophilic Gram-positive actinomycete, strain MASK1Z-5(T), with characteristics such as NaCl tolerance, cell wall composition, lipid profile, and peptidoglycan structure, was identified as a new species within the genus Brachybacterium and named Brachybacterium halotolerans sp. nov.
ANTONIE VAN LEEUWENHOEK INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GENERAL AND MOLECULAR MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
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Microbiology
Shehzad Abid Khan, Hyung Min Kim, Byung Hee Chun, Che Ok Jeon
Summary: A new gram-negative bacterium, designated as Devosia aurantiaca sp. nov., was isolated from mountain soil in Gangwon-do, South Korea. It exhibits distinct physiological, chemotaxonomic, and molecular properties within the genus Devosia, highlighting its status as a novel species.
CURRENT MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ryota Yamano, Juanwen Yu, Alfabetian Harjuno Condro Haditomo, Chunqi Jiang, Sayaka Mino, Jesus L. Romalde, Kyuhee Kang, Yuichi Sakai, Tomoo Sawabe
Summary: This study isolated a Gram-negative, aerobic bacterium named PTE2(T) from laboratory-reared Japanese sea cucumber larvae. Phylogenetic analysis revealed that PTE2(T) was closely related to Thalassotalea sediminis N211(T), but had some differences, indicating the novelty of this strain. Based on genome-based taxonomic approaches, PTE2(T) is proposed as a new species, Thalassotalea hakodatensis sp. nov.
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Linhang Zhu, Zhongyang Zhao, Chang Liu, Wenjun Li, You Zhang, Yongxin Zhang, Chenghang Zheng, Kun Luo, Xiang Gao
Summary: This study investigates the hydrodynamics and cohesive-like characteristics of solid particles in a pseudo-2D droplet gas-solid fluidized bed using two-way coupled CFD-DEM numerical simulations. The results show that the presence of droplets leads to poorer fluidization characteristics, with increased surface tension resulting in inadequate mixing and higher liquid viscosity causing slower particle motion. The choice of contact angle is crucial for optimizing the fluidization quality, and injecting more droplets results in worse mixing, although the number of injected droplets has no significant effect on the flow pattern and particle motion.
ADVANCED POWDER TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
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Microbiology
Cong-Jian Li, Zhen Zhang, Peng-Chao Zhan, Ai-Ping Lv, Pan-Pan Li, Lan Liu, Wen-Jun Li, Ling-Ling Yang, Xiao-Yang Zhi
Summary: In this study, nine endophytic strains belonging to the genus Clostridium sensu stricto, including three new species, were isolated from the roots of Paris polyphylla Smith var. yunnanensis. These endophytic strains exhibited diversity in fermentation products, and their genomes showed subtle changes associated with environmental adaptations compared to non-endophytic strains. Therefore, the new species Clostridium yunnanense sp. nov., Clostridium rhizosphaerae sp. nov., and Clostridium paridis sp. nov. are proposed based on strains YIM B02505T, YIM B02515T, and YIM B02565T, respectively.
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Fisheries
Chong Han, Wenwei Huang, Suhan Peng, Jiangwei Zhou, Huawei Zhan, Lin Gui, Wenjun Li, Qiang Li
Summary: By whole genome sequencing of Spinibarbus hollandi, three male-specific markers were identified and validated, showing 100% accuracy in another 24 female and 24 male individuals. Additionally, several male-specific genes involved in sex determination were identified through NR annotation. The male-specific markers suggest an XY sex determination system in S. hollandi and contribute to understanding sex determination mechanisms and development of unisexual breeding.
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Microbiology
Hua-Peng Xue, Zi-Yue Fu, Wei He, Lei Wang, Wen-Jun Li, Ai Hua Zhang, Jian-Ke Huang, Dao-Feng Zhang, Zhe Zhao
Summary: A new species of genus Paracoccus, named Paracoccus marinaquae sp. nov., was isolated from the coastal water of the Yellow Sea, China. This bacterium is Gram-stain-negative, non-motile and coccoid. It grows at a temperature range of 20-37 degrees C, pH range of 5.0-9.0, and NaCl concentration range of 0-7.0%. Based on phylogenetic analysis and phenotypic characteristics, it was determined to be a novel species within the genus Paracoccus.
ARCHIVES OF MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Yuanming Zhang, Akash Tariq, Alice C. Hughes, Deyuan Hong, Fuwen Wei, Hang Sun, Jordi Sardans, Josep Penuelas, Gad Perry, Jianfang Qiao, Alishir Kurban, Xiaoxia Jia, Domitilla Raimondo, Borong Pan, Weikang Yang, Daoyuan Zhang, Wenjun Li, Zeeshan Ahmed, Carl Beierkuhnlein, Georgy Lazkov, Kristina Toderich, Shirin Karryeva, Davron Dehkonov, Hikmat Hisoriev, Liliya Dimeyeva, Dmitry Milko, Ahmedou Soule, Malgozhata Suska-Malawska, Jumamurat Saparmuradov, Alilov Bekzod, Paul Allin, Sidy Dieye, Birane Cissse, Wondmagegne Whibesilassie, Keping Ma
Summary: The strategic goals of the United Nations and the Aichi Targets for biodiversity conservation have not been met. Instead, biodiversity has continued to rapidly decrease, especially in developing countries.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
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Microbiology
Jin Zheng, Jie-Liang Liang, Pu Jia, Shi-wei Feng, Jing-li Lu, Zhen-hao Luo, Hong-xia Ai, Bin Liao, Jin-tian Li, Wen-sheng Shu
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Chong Han, Wenwei Huang, Suhan Peng, Jiangwei Zhou, Huawei Zhan, Yuying Zhang, Wenjun Li, Jian Gong, Qiang Li
Summary: This study obtained the gonad transcriptomes of S. hollandi using Illumina Novaseq technology and compared the transcriptome differences between the ovaries and testes. A large number of differentially expressed genes participated in reproduction, gonad formation and differentiation, and gametogenesis. These findings can provide valuable insights into the regulatory functions of sex-related genes in S. hollandi.
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Fisheries
Chong Han, Wenwei Huang, Suhan Peng, Jiangwei Zhou, Huawei Zhan, Wenjun Li, Jian Gong, Qiang Li
Summary: In this study, 11 members of IRFs were identified and their expression patterns in different tissues were analyzed in the zig-zag eel. The results provide valuable information for understanding the antibacterial mechanism of IRFs in teleosts.
DEVELOPMENTAL AND COMPARATIVE IMMUNOLOGY
(2023)
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Substance Abuse
Thomas J. Stopka, Marc R. Larochelle, Xiaona Li, Dana Bernson, Wenjun Li, Leland K. Ackerson, Ric Bayly, Olaf Dammann, Cici Bauer
Summary: The study identified significant variations in fatal overdose rates of opioid-related drugs among different populations and geographical locations. These variations and clusters changed over time, providing valuable information to develop targeted public health strategies for high-risk subpopulations.
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(2023)
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Materials Science, Textiles
Wenjun Li, Hui Zhang, Pei Chen, Jiale Yao, Xiangzhi Dong
Summary: In this study, Ag-doped g-C3N4-TiO2 nanocomposite photocatalysts were deposited on cotton fabric surface, significantly improving the photodegradation rate of MO dye under visible light irradiation. The introduction of highly dispersed Ag nanoparticles into g-C3N4-TiO2 composites was found to exhibit excellent photocatalytic properties due to narrowed band gap and faster separation and transfer of charge carriers. The Ag nanoparticle doping site had a significant influence on the photocatalytic activity. Moreover, the modified cotton fabric showed good reusability and stability for MO dye degradation after multiple cycles.
FIBERS AND POLYMERS
(2023)
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Microbiology
Dan-Dan Zhang, Xiao-Juan Zhang, Danni Wu, Bin-Bin Li, Hong-Can Liu, Yu-Guang Zhou, Bao-Zhu Fang, Wen-Jun Li, Man Cai
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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SYSTEMATIC AND EVOLUTIONARY MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Cale O. Seymour, Marike Palmer, Eric D. Becraft, Ramunas Stepanauskas, Ariel D. Friel, Frederik Schulz, Tanja Woyke, Emiley Eloe-Fadrosh, Dengxun Lai, Jian-Yu Jiao, Zheng-Shuang Hua, Lan Liu, Zheng-Han Lian, Wen-Jun Li, Maria Chuvochina, Brianna K. Finley, Benjamin J. Koch, Egbert Schwartz, Paul Dijkstra, Duane P. Moser, Bruce A. Hungate, Brian P. Hedlund
Summary: The candidate bacterial phylum Omnitrophota is poorly studied. By analyzing genomes and data from the Earth Microbiome Project, researchers found that Omnitrophota are ultra-small cells mainly found in water, sediments, and soils. These bacteria have reduced genomes but retain key metabolic pathways and symbiotic gene clusters, indicating a host-associated lifestyle. Additionally, stable-isotope probing identified certain Omnitrophota families as potential obligate bacterial predators. Overall, most Omnitrophota inhabit various ecosystems as predators or parasites.
NATURE MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Yang-Zhi Rao, Yu-Xian Li, Ze-Wei Li, Yan-Ni Qu, Yan-Ling Qi, Jian-Yu Jiao, Wen-Sheng Shu, Zheng-Shuang Hua, Wen-Jun Li
Summary: By using genome-resolved metagenomics, researchers discovered 28 Parvarchaeales-associated metagenome-assembled genomes (MAGs) and identified metabolic differences between Jingweiarchaeales and Parvarchaeales, as well as the adaptation of Parvarchaeales to acidic environments. The study also revealed unique genomic features of Jingweiarchaeum and Haiyanarchaeum that may contribute to their adaptation to high-temperature environments. Overall, this research is important for understanding the strategies and processes of how Candidatus Parvarchaeales microbes adapt to extreme environments.
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Lei Wang, Yan Qu, Wenjun Li, Kai Wang, Song Qin
Summary: The study aimed to investigate the repair effect of tilapia collagen on acute wounds and its effect on the expression level of related genes and their metabolic direction in the repair process. The wound healing effect was observed and evaluated using characterization, histology, and immunohistochemistry. Techniques such as RT-PCR, fluorescence tracer, and frozen section were used to observe the effect of fish collagen on gene expression and metabolic direction in wound repair.
FRONTIERS IN BIOENGINEERING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
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Biodiversity Conservation
Wenchao Li, Liju Huang, Lei Yang, Yanyan Liu, Huimei Chen, Wenjun Li
Summary: To study the phenotypic plasticity of the invasive weed Pedicularis kansuensis, we examined and compared its phenotypes at different levels of invasion. As the invasion level increased, the weed showed increased plasticity in certain traits such as inflorescence length, single-leaf thickness, and specific leaf area, while other traits like single-leaf area and crown width became less plastic. We also observed density-dependent effects during the invasion process, including changes in morphology, increased aboveground biomass, and decreased allocation of resources to certain parts of the plant (p < 0.05).