Bacillus pumilus strain LDZX38

Gram-positiveRodMotileAerobe

Kingdom

Bacillati

Phylum

Bacillota

Class

Bacilli

Order

Caryophanales

Family

Bacillaceae

Genus

Bacillus

Description

Bacillus pumilus strain LDZX38 is a Gram-positive, rod-shaped bacterium that exhibits the ability to sporulate and thrives in terrestrial habitats as an aerobic organism. As a member of the Bacillus genus, this strain is characterized by its capacity to form resilient spores, which enable it to withstand adverse environmental conditions and contribute to its survival in soil ecosystems. The aerobic nature of Bacillus pumilus strain LDZX38 indicates its reliance on oxygen for metabolism, positioning it within the broader context of soil microbiota that play crucial roles in nutrient cycling and organic matter decomposition. The ecological significance of Bacillus pumilus strain LDZX38 may extend to its interactions with other soil microorganisms and its potential contributions to soil health. Its sporulation capability suggests a strategic adaptation for persistence in fluctuating environments, allowing it to endure periods of nutrient limitation or desiccation. This resilience, coupled with its aerobic metabolism, underscores its potential role in maintaining the balance of microbial communities within terrestrial ecosystems. Further investigation into this strain could provide insights into its functional roles and applications in agricultural or bioremediation practices, where harnessing such resilient microbial traits could enhance ecosystem sustainability.

Taxonomy

KingdomBacillati
PhylumBacillota
ClassBacilli
OrderCaryophanales
FamilyBacillaceae
GenusBacillus
SpeciesBacillus pumilus
Strainstrain LDZX38

Profile

Physiology
Gram staining propertiesPositive
ShapeRod
MobilityYes
Flagellar presenceYes
Number of membranes1
Image of Bacillus pumilus strain LDZX38
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Ecology, Host, and Life Cycle
Oxygen requirementsAerobe
Optimal temperatureNot Available
Temperature rangeMesophilic
HabitatTerrestrial
Biotic relationshipFree living
Host(s)Homo sapiens, Metazoa, Viridiplantae
Cell arrangementNot Available
SporulationSporulating
Energy sourceNot Available
PathogenicityNot Available

Genome Summary

Bacillus pumilus strain LDZX38


Gene Summary

Adenine Count

1107283 bp

Thymine Count

1113729 bp

Guanine Count

779527 bp

Cytosine Count

797435 bp

Genome Length

3798185 bp

Protein-coding Genes

3657 genes

Non-Coding Genes

220 genes

# of Chromosomes/Plasmids

1

Genes

NameLocus TagUniProt IDStrand OrientationGene Start/EndProtein Molecular Weight
AttlNot AvailableNot AvailablePositive221869 - 221880Not Available
AttlNot AvailableNot AvailablePositive225995 - 226006Not Available
Dna-binding proteinC6X97_01220Not AvailablePositive231460 - 23256343774.2
Putative transcriptional regulatorC6X97_01225Not AvailableNegative232943 - 23337116208.3
Conjugal transfer proteinC6X97_01230Not AvailablePositive233541 - 2337447636.14
Conservedgc-terminal domain-containing proteinC6X97_01235Not AvailablePositive234039 - 23489033465.1
Aaa family atpaseC6X97_01240Not AvailablePositive234874 - 23569531609.6
Hypothetical proteinC6X97_01245Not AvailablePositive235955 - 23648520995.6
hypothetical proteinC6X97_01250Not AvailablePositive236973 - 2371827795.26
hypothetical proteinC6X97_01255Not AvailablePositive237216 - 2374679778.57

Displaying genes 1 – 10 of 1386 in total

Pathways

0 pathways

No pathways found

No metabolic pathways have been associated with this bacterium yet.

Metabolites

0 records
Metabolite IDMetabolite nameStructureCAS number
No metabolites foundTry different search terms or mass values.

Displaying 0 metabolites

Health Effects

Health ConditionRelationReference
Food poisoningCausesPMC6402940
Food poisoningCausesPMC9658697
Plant pathogensCausesPMC12287039

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