Phenotypic and Genomic Insights Into Bacillus spp. and Peribacillus spp. of Spanish Olive Groves With Biotechnological Potential

Julia Manetsberger, Natacha Caballero Gómez, Nabil Benomar, Graham Christie, Hikmate Abriouel · 2024

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Julia Manetsberger and co-authors study spore forming bacteria from Spanish olive groves in a 2024 paper. Such bacteria live around plant roots and can help crops. Earlier work found five strains with strong action against microbes, drawn from three related groups.

The team combined lab tests with genome reading to judge the strains' useful traits and safety. The strains make enzymes that break down matter and surface active compounds, and they form either clinging or floating biofilms. Microscopy revealed an outer spore layer not reported before in some of these groups, with hair like structures on one. Spores differed in how well they resisted heat, oxidants, and ultraviolet light. One genome gave detail on its antimicrobial compounds and safety profile.

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CREATORJulia Manetsberger, Natacha Caballero Gómez, Nabil Benomar, Graham Christie, Hikmate Abriouel
YEAR2024
COLLECTIONPAPERS
FORMATTXT
FILE SIZE44 KB
VERSION1.0
LICENSECC BY 4.0
RIGHTSCC BY
SOURCEEurope PMC

Source: https://europepmc.org/articles/PMC11602404

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