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
atp-binding protein	NGR_RS08745	Not Available	Positive	1856055 - 1857335	48198.3
hypothetical protein	NGR_RS08750	Not Available	Negative	1857369 - 1857749	13982.7
abc transporter atp-binding protein	NGR_RS08755	Not Available	Negative	1858428 - 1860242	65983.5
udp-glucose 4-epimerase gale	NGR_RS08760	Not Available	Positive	1860734 - 1861714	36127.6
acyltransferase family protein	NGR_RS08765	Not Available	Negative	1861736 - 1862743	35775.8
o-antigen ligase family protein	NGR_RS08770	Not Available	Negative	1862762 - 1864042	46268.9
polysaccharide biosynthesis/export family protein	NGR_RS08775	Not Available	Negative	1864047 - 1865312	46018.7
exopolysaccharide production protein exoy	NGR_RS08780	Not Available	Negative	1865368 - 1866048	25353.8
exopolysaccharide production repressor exox	NGR_RS08785	Not Available	Positive	1866827 - 1867117	10596.1
glycosyltransferase family 2 protein	NGR_RS08790	Not Available	Positive	1867362 - 1868387	36883.0

Displaying genes 5491 – 5500 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.