Azotobacter chroococcum

Gram-negativeCocci

Kingdom

Pseudomonadati

Phylum

Pseudomonadota

Class

Gammaproteobacteria

Order

Pseudomonadales

Family

Pseudomonadaceae

Genus

Azotobacter

Description

Azotobacter chroococcum is a Gram-negative, cocci-shaped bacterium characterized by the presence of true flagella, which facilitate its motility. This microbe is primarily found in specific habitats such as cotton root soil and rhizosphere soil, suggesting its role in plant-associated environments. The organism possesses a genome comprising two replicons, with notable genome accessions including SJAD00000000.1 and SJAC00000000.1. The presence of Azotobacter chroococcum in the rhizosphere indicates its potential involvement in nitrogen fixation, a crucial process that enhances soil fertility and supports plant growth. This emphasizes the bacterium's ecological significance in agricultural systems, particularly in enhancing the nutrient availability for crops. Understanding the traits and habitat of Azotobacter chroococcum can provide insights into its beneficial roles in sustainable agriculture and soil health management.

Taxonomy

KingdomPseudomonadati
PhylumPseudomonadota
ClassGammaproteobacteria
OrderPseudomonadales
FamilyPseudomonadaceae
GenusAzotobacter
SpeciesAzotobacter chroococcum
StrainNo strain

Profile

Physiology
Gram staining propertiesNegative
ShapeCocci
MobilityNot Available
Flagellar presenceYes
Number of membranesNot Available
Image of Azotobacter chroococcum
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Ecology, Host, and Life Cycle
Oxygen requirementsNot Available
Optimal temperatureNot Available
Temperature rangeNot Available
Habitatcotton root soil; rhizosphere soil
Biotic relationshipNot Available
Host(s)Gossypium hirsutum
Cell arrangementNot Available
SporulationNot Available
Energy sourceNot Available
PathogenicityNot Available

Genome Summary

Azotobacter chroococcum subsp. isscasi strain P205 NODE_9, whole

Gene Summary

Adenine Count

765638 bp

Thymine Count

778898 bp

Guanine Count

1565340 bp

Cytosine Count

1534547 bp

Genome Length

4644599 bp

Protein-coding Genes

4099 genes

Non-Coding Genes

80 genes

# of Chromosomes/Plasmids

2

Genes

NameLocus TagUniProt IDStrand OrientationGene Start/EndProtein Molecular Weight
udp-forming cellulose synthase catalytic subunitE0E54_14515Not AvailablePositive3083016 - 308566498796.5
cellulose biosynthesis cyclic di-gmp-binding regulatory protein bcsbE0E54_14520Not AvailablePositive3085661 - 308788380722.5
cellulaseE0E54_14525Not AvailablePositive3087887 - 308900241464.3
cellulose biosynthesis protein bcscE0E54_14530Not AvailablePositive3088981 - 3092544131880.0
two-component system response regulator omprE0E54_14535Not AvailablePositive3092691 - 309343127832.6
hamp domain-containing proteinE0E54_14540Not AvailablePositive3093532 - 309484548608.1
30s ribosomal protein s6--l-glutamate ligaseE0E54_14545Not AvailableNegative3095089 - 309599432781.1
atp-dependent zinc proteaseE0E54_14550Not AvailableNegative3095991 - 309646117360.3
ribosome-associated heat shock protein hsp15E0E54_14555Not AvailablePositive3096580 - 309697214893.8
chbg/hpnk family deacetylaseE0E54_14560Not AvailableNegative3096992 - 309778028675.6

Displaying genes 6991 – 7000 of 8618 in total

Pathways

0 pathways

No pathways found

No metabolic pathways have been associated with this bacterium yet.

Metabolites

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Health Effects

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