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Microbiology
Zhen Zhang, En-Min Zhou, Cong-Jian Li, Xing-Wang Jiang, Rui-Feng Mao, Jing-Ran Liu, Xiao-Yang Zhi, Ling-Ling Yang
Summary: In this study, a novel endophytic actinobacterium strain YIM B02568(T) was isolated from the root of Paris polyphylla Smith var. Yunnanensis. It was characterized using a polyphasic approach and identified as a new species within the genus Janibacter, named Janibacter endophyticus. This finding enriches our knowledge of microbial diversity and contributes to the understanding of endophytic bacteria.
CURRENT MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Inhyup Kim, Taegun Seo
Summary: A novel bacterial strain RMG13T was isolated from soil in Siheung-si, Republic of Korea. Through polyphasic analysis, it was determined that RMG13T belongs to the genus Pseudarthrobacter and is most closely related to Pseudarthrobacter sulfonivorans ALLT and Pseudarthrobacter psychrotolerans YJ56T. RMG13T exhibits unique phenotypic, genotypic, and chemotaxonomic characteristics, leading to its proposed classification as Pseudarthrobacter humi sp. nov.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SYSTEMATIC AND EVOLUTIONARY MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Onuma Kaewkla, Christopher Milton Mathew Franco
Summary: The study identified a novel species of Pseudonocardia, Pseudonocardia pini sp. nov., isolated from the root of a native pine tree in South Australia. Genome analysis revealed that this strain contains a variety of genes encoding enzymes capable of degrading hazardous chemicals.
ARCHIVES OF MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Biology
Ai-Yun Lee, Chia-Hsuan Chen, Jong-Shian Liou, Yu-Chun Lin, Moriyuki Hamada, Yu-Ting Wang, Lin-Liang Peng, Shen-Chang Chang, Chih-Chieh Chen, Chuen-Fu Lin, Lina Huang, Chien-Hsun Huang
Summary: A new species of Micrococcus, named Micrococcus porci, was isolated from the fecal samples of a black pig. It exhibits spherical, non-motile, and non-spore-forming cells.
Article
Microbiology
Ricardo A. R. Machado, Aashaq Hussain Bhat, Carlos Castaneda-Alvarez, Tarique Hassan Askary, Vladimir Puza, Sylvie Pages, Joaquin Abolafia
Summary: Three new Xenorhabdus species were discovered based on phylogenomic reconstructions, sequence identity scores, and phenotypic characterization. XENO-2(T) and XENO-10(T) are closely related to Xenorhabdus japonica DSM 16522(T), while XENO-7(T) is closely related to Xenorhabdus bovienii subsp. africana XENO-1(T) and X. bovienii subsp. bovienii T228(T). The newly described species show high pathogenicity to G. mellonella larvae and exhibit specific growth conditions and biochemical characteristics. The study enhances our understanding of the biodiversity and phylogenetic relationships of entomopathogenic bacteria.
CURRENT MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Guojiang Niu, Wenjing Wang, Hongmei Mu, Peiqiang Jiang, Xingtao Ren, Jing Li
Summary: A novel Gram-staining-positive, heterotrophic, non-spore-forming, non-motile, rod-shaped strain ZS14-85(T) belonging to the genus Cryobacterium was isolated from soil in Antarctica. It showed growth in 0-2% (w/v) NaCl, at pH 7.0-9.0 (optimum at pH 7.0) and 4-30 celcius (optimum at 20 celcius). Phylogenetic analysis revealed its lineage in the genus Cryobacterium. The proposed species Cryobacterium zhongshanensis sp. nov. had distinct characteristics based on phenotypic, phylogenetic and genotypic data.
ARCHIVES OF MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Xue Zhang, Lida Zhang, XiaoYan Yu, Jing Zhang, Yanjie Jiao, Hanxun Ju, Xiangjing Wang, Junwei Zhao, Wensheng Xiang
Summary: The novel actinobacterium strain NEAU-351(T) isolated from cow dung in Heilongjiang Province, China belongs to the genus Nocardia and represents a new species named Nocardia bovistercoris. It exhibits specific characteristics including lipid composition, major menaquinone content, fatty acid profile, and genomic DNA G+C content.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SYSTEMATIC AND EVOLUTIONARY MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Microbiology
Xiujun Sun, Junwei Zhao, Xianxian Luo, Wenyu Hou, Wensheng Xiang, Jia Song, Xiangjing Wang
Summary: Strain NEAU-D13(T) is a novel actinobacterium isolated from soil in Inner Mongolia, belonging to the genus Lentzea. Its unique morphological and chemotaxonomic characteristics distinguish it from closely related strains.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SYSTEMATIC AND EVOLUTIONARY MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Microbiology
Xiao Li, Lida Zhang, Fuyan Huang, Junwei Zhao, Han Wang, Yanjie Jiao, Lulu Qian, Xiangjing Wang, Wensheng Xiang
Summary: NEAU-LLCT strain, isolated from cow dung in Northeast China, represents a novel species named Microbacterium helvum sp. The strain shows distinct characteristics from closely related strains in terms of growth conditions, gene sequences, and biochemical properties. This conclusion was supported by DNA-DNA hybridization and phenotypic analysis.
ARCHIVES OF MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Microbiology
Peter Kaempfer, Stefanie P. Glaeser, Andre Lipski, John A. McInroy, Dominique Clermont, Alexis Criscuolo
Summary: In this study, a Gram-positive aerobic, endospore-forming bacterium isolated from the rhizosphere of maize was taxonomically characterized as a novel species of the genus Sutcliffiella, named Sutcliffiella rhizosphaerae sp. nov., based on phylogenetic analysis and DNA-DNA hybridization. The strain showed high similarity with Sutcliffiella zhanjiangensis (98.7%) and distinct differences from other closely related species of the genus Sutcliffiella.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SYSTEMATIC AND EVOLUTIONARY MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Yuzi Liang, Peiqiang Jiang, Boqing Yao, Yabin Jiao, Jing Li
Summary: A new strain G11-30(T) belonging to the genus Lacisediminihabitans was isolated from a swampland mud in Antarctica. It was identified using a polyphasic taxonomic approach and classified as a novel species Lacisediminihabitans changchengi sp. nov. through phenotypic, phylogenetic and genotypic data analysis.
ARCHIVES OF MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Microbiology
Rawirat Pansomsuay, Thitikorn Duangupama, Pattama Pittayakhajonwut, Chakapong Intaraudom, Chanwit Suriyachadkun, Ya-Wen He, Somboon Tanasupawat, Chitti Thawai
Summary: A new species of actinomycete, Micromonospora thermarum, was isolated from hot spring sediment in Ranong province, Thailand. The strain showed taxonomic characteristics consistent with members of the genus Micromonospora. The strain produced a single spore directly on the substrate mycelium and had unique physiological and biochemical characteristics compared to closely related strains.
ARCHIVES OF MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Chaolan Liu, Yidong Guo, Li Li, Jianghua Li, Limei Wang, Jiafu Lin, Xinrong Wang, Yiwen Chu
Summary: A novel actinobacterium, strain H8750(T), was isolated and studied, showing distinct morphological and genetic characteristics. It was closely related to Acrocarpospora macrocephala, Acrocarpospora pleiomorpha, and Acrocarpospora phusangensis, but formed a distinct species. Strain H8750(T) was identified as a new species, Acrocarpospora catenulata sp. nov.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SYSTEMATIC AND EVOLUTIONARY MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Thitikorn Duangupama, Rawirat Pansomsuay, Pattama Pittayakhajonwut, Chakapong Intaraudom, Chanwit Suriyachadkun, Ya-Wen He, Somboon Tanasupawat, Chitti Thawai
Summary: An actinobacterium strain, PPF5-17T, was isolated from hot spring soil in Thailand. It exhibited morphological and chemotaxonomic properties similar to Micromonospora genus. Based on genomic and phenotypic characterization, it was identified as a novel species named Micromonospora solifontis sp. nov.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SYSTEMATIC AND EVOLUTIONARY MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Nusratgul Anwar, Yanghui Ye, Can Chen, Tursunay Mamtimin, Ruijun Wang, Erkin Rahman, Min Wu
Summary: During a study on the microorganism diversity of Populus euphratica at Ebinur lake wetland nature reserve in Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, PR China, a novel bacterium designated as Nesterenkonia ebinurensis sp. nov. was isolated from resin on the trees. The isolate exhibited unique growth conditions and distinctive chemical characteristics, suggesting it represents a new species within the Nesterenkonia genus.
CURRENT MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
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)
Article
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.
Article
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.
Article
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)
Article
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
Summary: This study used genome-resolved metagenomics to reveal the vast phylogenetic and metabolic diversities of putative MeHg producers and degraders in AMD sediments. The diversity of MeHg-metabolizing microorganisms (particularly MeHg degraders) in AMD sediments is much higher than previously recognized. Microbial and abiotic factors affecting MeHg accumulation in AMD sediments were identified using multiple linear regression analysis. This work emphasizes the importance of using genome-resolved metagenomics to survey MeHg-metabolizing microorganisms and provides a framework for understanding the microbial basis of MeHg accumulation.
Article
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.
Article
Microbiology
Wenkai Teng, Bin Liao, Mengyun Chen, Wensheng Shu
Summary: GC content is an important factor in microbial ecology and evolution, and the genomic GC of bacteria is characterized by heterogeneity between genomes, homogeneity within genomes, strong phylogenetic inertia, and association with the environment. Current hypotheses regarding direct selection or mutational biases cannot explain these features simultaneously. This study provides evidence that ancient adaptations have transformed the DNA replication and repair system, resulting in mutational biases that contribute to a bimodal distribution of genomic GC. This highlights the importance of indirect effects of natural selection in bacterial evolution.
MICROBIOLOGY SPECTRUM
(2023)
Article
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.
DRUG AND ALCOHOL DEPENDENCE
(2023)
Article
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)
Article
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
Summary: Two novel strains of bacteria, named XJ19-10T and XJ19-11, were isolated from river water in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China. Through phenotypic, genotypic, and chemotaxonomic analysis, it was determined that these strains represent a new species, Aquiflexum gelatinilyticum sp. nov.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SYSTEMATIC AND EVOLUTIONARY MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Yong-Hong Liu, Osama Abdalla Abdelshafy Mohamad, Lei Gao, Yuan-Guo Xie, Rashidin Abdugheni, Yin Huang, Li Li, Bao-Zhu Fang, Wen-Jun Li
Summary: This study investigated the distribution and potential functions of prokaryotes in different saline lakes in Xinjiang using the cultivation-independent method of amplicon sequencing. The results showed that Proteobacteria was the predominant community in all types of saline lakes, while Desulfobacterota, Firmicutes, Acidobacteriota, and Chloroflexi were mainly distributed in hypersaline, arid saline, and light saltwater lakes respectively. The functional group analysis revealed that fermentation was the main metabolic process of microbes in all saline lakes. Environmental factors such as SO42-, Na+, CO32-, and TN were found to significantly affect the microbial community.
MICROBIOLOGICAL RESEARCH
(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.
Article
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)
Article
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).