Lactiplantibacillus plantarum strain DSM 13273

Lactiplantibacillus plantarum strain DSM 13273 is a Gram-positive bacterium characterized by its rod shape and arrangement in chains. As a facultative anaerobe, it can thrive in both aerobic and anaerobic environments, making it versatile in various habitats. This strain is non-motile and does not possess flagella, indicating a reliance on passive dispersal mechanisms within its ecological niches. The optimal growth temperature for L. plantarum DSM 13273 is 25°C, and it falls within a mesophilic temperature range. It has a single membrane and a single replicon, which is typical for many bacteria and suggests a streamlined genetic organization. L. plantarum DSM 13273 is free-living and has a diverse range of hosts, including Homo sapiens (humans), Gallus gallus (chickens), and various plants such as Lolium multiflorum (ryegrass) and Zea mays subsp. mays (maize). This adaptability to multiple hosts indicates its potential role in various ecosystems, including agricultural and human-associated environments. While this strain is associated with sepsis in humans, the broader implications of its presence across multiple hosts suggest that it may play a complex role in health and disease dynamics. Understanding the interactions between L. plantarum DSM 13273 and its diverse hosts could provide insights into its ecological significance and potential applications in microbiome research and probiotics.