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
bifunctional diguanylate cyclase/phosphodiesteraseE0E50_04080Not AvailableNegative892619 - 89479380216.5
dna helicase iiE0E50_04085Not AvailablePositive894914 - 89709480889.8
crispr-associated helicase cas3'E0E50_04090Not AvailablePositive897471 - 90005394006.6
type i-e crispr-associated protein cse1/casaE0E50_04095Not AvailablePositive900065 - 90156155752.5
type i-e crispr-associated protein cse2/casbE0E50_04100Not AvailablePositive901567 - 90209419476.2
type i-e crispr-associated protein cas6/cse3/caseE0E50_04105Not AvailablePositive902091 - 90274124278.1
type i-e crispr-associated protein cas7/cse4/cascE0E50_04110Not AvailablePositive902756 - 90378737550.4
type i-e crispr-associated protein cas5/casdE0E50_04115Not AvailablePositive903798 - 90451426554.7
type i-e crispr-associated endonuclease cas1E0E50_04120Not AvailablePositive904517 - 90539232538.2
type i-e crispr-associated endoribonuclease cas2E0E50_04125Not AvailablePositive905370 - 90565710537.1

Displaying genes 801 – 810 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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