Stutzerimonas stutzeri strain BAL361 c573l3862c312.479279

Stutzerimonas stutzeri strain BAL361 c573l3862c312.479279 is a Gram-negative, mesophilic, and heterotrophic bacterium characterized by its rod shape and solitary cell arrangement. This strain is classified as an aerobe, indicating that it requires oxygen for its metabolic processes. Notably, it is non-motile but possesses flagella, suggesting it may have the potential for movement when in a suitable environment. The habitat of Stutzerimonas stutzeri strain BAL361 is host-associated, indicating a relationship with various biological hosts. It has been identified in association with multiple hosts, including members of the Viridiplantae, specifically Citrus species, as well as Serpentes and the insect Diaphorina citri. This diverse range of hosts suggests that the bacterium may play a role in the microbial community associated with these organisms. With a single replicon and a two-membrane structure, this strain exhibits characteristics typical of many bacteria, which could have implications for its stability and interaction with host organisms. The ecological role of Stutzerimonas stutzeri strain BAL361 in these environments may involve contributing to nutrient cycling or influencing the health of its associated hosts. As a free-living organism, it may also interact with the broader microbial community, potentially affecting plant health and pest dynamics, particularly in the context of agricultural systems where Citrus and Diaphorina citri are significant.