Bacillus thuringiensis serovar pingluonsis

Gram-positiveRodMotileFacultative anaerobe

Kingdom

Bacillati

Phylum

Bacillota

Class

Bacilli

Order

Caryophanales

Family

Bacillaceae

Genus

Bacillus

Description

Bacillus thuringiensis serovar pingluonsis is a Gram-positive, rod-shaped bacterium characterized by its ability to sporulate and its facultative anaerobic metabolism. This microbe is typically found in host-associated environments, suggesting a potential relationship with specific organisms or ecological niches. As a sporulating bacterium, Bacillus thuringiensis serovar pingluonsis can form resilient spores, allowing it to survive in various environmental conditions until it encounters a suitable host or substrate for growth. The facultative anaerobic nature of this organism indicates that it can thrive in both aerobic and anaerobic conditions, which may enhance its adaptability to fluctuating oxygen levels in its habitat. This trait may play a crucial role in its survival and competitive ability within host-associated environments, where oxygen availability can vary significantly. While the specific ecological roles and interactions of Bacillus thuringiensis serovar pingluonsis remain to be fully elucidated, its presence in host-associated habitats suggests it may contribute to microbial communities in a manner similar to other Bacillus species, potentially influencing host health or microbial dynamics. Further investigation into its ecological interactions could provide valuable insights into its functional roles within these complex systems.

Taxonomy

KingdomBacillati
PhylumBacillota
ClassBacilli
OrderCaryophanales
FamilyBacillaceae
GenusBacillus
SpeciesBacillus thuringiensis
Strainserovar pingluonsis

Profile

Physiology
Gram staining propertiesPositive
ShapeRod
MobilityYes
Flagellar presenceYes
Number of membranes1
Image of Bacillus thuringiensis serovar pingluonsis
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Ecology, Host, and Life Cycle
Oxygen requirementsFacultative anaerobe
Optimal temperatureNot Available
Temperature rangeMesophilic
HabitatHostAssociated
Biotic relationshipFree living
Host(s)Not Available
Cell arrangementNot Available
SporulationSporulating
Energy sourceNot Available
PathogenicityNot Available

Genome Summary

Bacillus thuringiensis serovar pingluonsis strain BGSC 4BX1

Gene Summary

Adenine Count

2053332 bp

Thymine Count

2099533 bp

Guanine Count

1062628 bp

Cytosine Count

1167311 bp

Genome Length

6382804 bp

Protein-coding Genes

6215 genes

Non-Coding Genes

275 genes

# of Chromosomes/Plasmids

1

Genes

NameLocus TagUniProt IDStrand OrientationGene Start/EndProtein Molecular Weight
Phage proteinBK742_10730Not AvailableNegative2032078 - 203270124812.4
Ftsk/spoiiie family phage proteinBK742_10735Not AvailableNegative2032643 - 203382445228.6
Hypothetical proteinBK742_10740Not AvailableNegative2033940 - 20341226727.53
Conserved phage proteinBK742_10745Not AvailableNegative2034125 - 203442712219.2
Conserved phage proteinBK742_10750Not AvailablePositive2034611 - 20348177974.77
Hypothetical proteinBK742_10755Not AvailablePositive2034821 - 20350037335.99
Phage proteinBK742_10760Not AvailablePositive2035009 - 203559022491.3
N-acetylmuramoyl-l-alanine amidaseBK742_10765Not AvailableNegative2035654 - 203645129888.4
Phage holinBK742_10770Not AvailableNegative2036451 - 203687615025.7
Site-specific recombinaseBK742_10775Not AvailableNegative2036891 - 203785938007.7

Displaying genes 1 – 10 of 6490 in total

Pathways

0 pathways

No pathways found

No metabolic pathways have been associated with this bacterium yet.

Metabolites

0 records
Metabolite IDMetabolite nameStructureCAS number
No metabolites foundTry different search terms or mass values.

Displaying 0 metabolites

Health Effects

No health effects information available for this bacterium.