Lactiplantibacillus plantarum strain ZFM55

Lactiplantibacillus plantarum strain ZFM55 is a Gram-positive, rod-shaped bacterium that grows in chains and exhibits facultative anaerobic characteristics. This strain is classified as mesophilic, with an optimal growth temperature of 25°C, and it possesses a single membrane and one replicon. L. plantarum ZFM55 is non-motile and does not have flagella. This strain is free-living, indicating that it does not rely on a host organism for survival. However, it has been identified in various habitats and is known to associate with multiple hosts, including Homo sapiens (humans), Gallus gallus (domestic chickens), Lolium multiflorum (Italian ryegrass), Ovis aries (sheep), various Aves (birds), Zea mays subsp. mays (maize), and Medicago sativa (alfalfa). While L. plantarum strains are often recognized for their probiotic benefits, it is important to note that strain ZFM55 has been linked to health effects such as sepsis. This association underscores the complexity of microbial interactions in various environments, where beneficial and harmful effects can coexist. The versatile nature of L. plantarum ZFM55 highlights its ecological role across different species and environments, suggesting that the strain may be instrumental in understanding the balance between microbial health and disease in both humans and animals.