Burkholderia glumae

Burkholderia glumae is a Gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium that exhibits motility through the presence of flagella. As a facultative anaerobe, it can thrive in both aerobic and anaerobic environments, and it demonstrates a chemoheterotrophic mode of nutrition, deriving energy from organic compounds. This mesophilic organism has an optimal growth temperature of approximately 30.0°C, indicating its preference for moderate thermal conditions. Burkholderia glumae is primarily found in soil, where it exists as a free-living entity. It is notable for its pathogenicity in plants, which suggests a potential role in agricultural contexts, possibly affecting crop health and productivity. The bacterium does not form spores, which may influence its survival strategies in the soil environment. Genetically, Burkholderia glumae possesses one replicon, and its genome is cataloged under the accession NJFN00000000.2. This genetic information may aid in further studies aimed at understanding its biological functions and interactions within its habitat. Overall, Burkholderia glumae's ability to thrive in diverse soil conditions and its potential impact on plant health highlight its ecological significance, particularly in agricultural systems where soil microbiota can influence crop outcomes.