Sinorhizobium fredii NGR234

Gram-negativeBacilliMotileAerobic

Kingdom

Pseudomonadati

Phylum

Pseudomonadota

Class

Alphaproteobacteria

Order

Hyphomicrobiales

Family

Rhizobiaceae

Genus

Sinorhizobium

Description

Sinorhizobium fredii NGR234 is a Gram-negative, aerobic bacterium characterized by its bacilli shape and motility, facilitated by the presence of flagella. This mesophilic microbe thrives in host-associated habitats, indicating a symbiotic relationship with its plant partners. Notably, S. fredii NGR234 possesses a complex genome comprising three replicons, as evidenced by its genome accessions NC_012587.1, NC_000914.2, and NC_012586.1. The unique combination of these traits positions Sinorhizobium fredii NGR234 as a significant player in nitrogen fixation, contributing to soil fertility and plant health. The bacterium's motility and aerobic nature suggest adaptation to dynamic environmental conditions within the host ecosystem. Understanding the genetic and phenotypic characteristics of S. fredii NGR234 can provide insights into its role in agricultural systems and its potential influence on plant growth and soil microbiome interactions.

Taxonomy

Kingdom	Pseudomonadati
Phylum	Pseudomonadota
Class	Alphaproteobacteria
Order	Hyphomicrobiales
Family	Rhizobiaceae
Genus	Sinorhizobium
Species	Sinorhizobium fredii
Strain	NGR234

Profile

Physiology
Gram staining properties	Negative
Shape	Bacilli
Mobility	Yes
Flagellar presence	Yes
Number of membranes	Not Available

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Ecology, Host, and Life Cycle
Oxygen requirements	Aerobic
Optimal temperature	Not Available
Temperature range	Mesophilic
Habitat	HostAssociated
Biotic relationship	Not Available
Host(s)	Lablab purpureus, Parasponia andersonii, Leucaena leucocephala
Cell arrangement	Not Available
Sporulation	Not Available
Energy source	Not Available
Pathogenicity	Not Available

Genome Summary

Sinorhizobium fredii NGR234, complete sequence.

NC_012587.1 NC_012586.1 NC_000914.2

Gene Summary

Adenine Count

725692 bp

Thymine Count

725686 bp

Guanine Count

1233534 bp

Cytosine Count

1240790 bp

Genome Length

3925702 bp

Protein-coding Genes

3625 genes

Non-Coding Genes

77 genes

# of Chromosomes/Plasmids

Genes

Name	Locus Tag	UniProt ID	Strand Orientation	Gene Start/End	Protein Molecular Weight
pilus biosynthesis protein	NGR_RS05160	Not Available	Negative	1049673 - 1049981	10699.8
type ii and iii secretion system protein family protein	NGR_RS05165	Not Available	Negative	1049962 - 1051452	52266.7
flp pilus assembly protein cpab	NGR_RS05170	Not Available	Negative	1051517 - 1052515	36077.1
flp family type ivb pilin	NGR_RS05175	Not Available	Negative	1052606 - 1052815	7133.62
prepilin peptidase	NGR_RS05180	Not Available	Positive	1053134 - 1053691	19547.9
fad-dependent oxidoreductase	NGR_RS05185	Not Available	Negative	1053815 - 1054390	20654.2
acetyltransferase	NGR_RS32990	Not Available	Positive	1054574 - 1054906	11676.0
methylated-dna--[protein]-cysteine s-methyltransferase	NGR_RS05195	Not Available	Positive	1055098 - 1055661	19978.8
adenylate/guanylate cyclase domain-containing protein	NGR_RS05200	Not Available	Positive	1055702 - 1056928	45280.9
gyd domain-containing protein	NGR_RS05205	Not Available	Positive	1057010 - 1057336	11856.0

Displaying genes 4761 – 4770 of 6549 in total

Pathways

0 pathways

No pathways found

No metabolic pathways have been associated with this bacterium yet.

Metabolite ID	Metabolite name	Structure	CAS number	Average mass Monoisotopic mass
No metabolites foundTry different search terms or mass values.

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Health Effects

No health effects information available for this bacterium.