Lactiplantibacillus plantarum strain SRCM103361

Lactiplantibacillus plantarum strain SRCM103361 is a Gram-positive, rod-shaped bacterium that exhibits a chains cell arrangement and is classified as a facultative anaerobe. This strain has no mobility, as it lacks flagella, and thrives optimally at a temperature of 25°C, falling within the mesophilic temperature range. Notably, it possesses three replicons and has a single membrane. This strain is free-living and has been identified in various habitats, indicating its ecological versatility. It has a wide range of hosts, including Homo sapiens, Gallus gallus (chickens), Lolium multiflorum (Italian ryegrass), Ovis aries (sheep), Aves (birds), Zea mays subsp. mays (maize), and Medicago sativa (alfalfa). The health effects associated with Lactiplantibacillus plantarum strain SRCM103361 include a potential link to sepsis, which underlines the importance of understanding its role in both human and animal health. This highlights the strain's significance in microbiological studies and its potential impact on health and disease dynamics. The ecological insight drawn from the versatile host range and free-living nature of this strain suggests that Lactiplantibacillus plantarum strain SRCM103361 plays a role in various ecosystems, potentially contributing to the microbiota of both plants and animals, and may influence health outcomes across different species.