Biology:Kocuria rhizophila

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Short description: Species of bacterium


Kocuria rhizophila
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Bacteria
Phylum: Actinomycetota
Class: Actinomycetia
Order: Micrococcales
Family: Micrococcaceae
Genus: Kocuria
Species:
K. rhizophila
Binomial name
Kocuria rhizophila
Kovács et al. 1999
Type strain
ATCC BAA-50
CIP 105972
DSM 11926
IFO 16319
JCM 11653
NBRC 16319
TA68

Kocuria rhizophila is a soil dwelling Gram-positive bacterium in the genus Kocuria. It is used in industry for antimicrobial testing and in food preparation.

Genome

The genome has been sequenced and contains 2,697,540 base pairs,[1] which is among the smallest for Actinomycetota, with a G+C content of 71.16%. This encodes 2357 protein coding genes, including many transporters and enzymes for the transformation of phenolic compounds, contributing to its ability to metabolize plant material.

References

  1. Takarada, H; Sekine, M; Kosugi, H; Matsuo, Y; Fujisawa, T; Omata, S; Kishi, E; Shimizu, A et al. (2008). "Complete genome sequence of the soil actinomycete Kocuria rhizophila". Journal of Bacteriology 190 (12): 4139–46. doi:10.1128/JB.01853-07. PMID 18408034. 

External links

Wikidata ☰ Q16943638 entry