Agrobacterium tumefaciens strain CFBP7129

Agrobacterium tumefaciens strain CFBP7129 is a Gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium that thrives in various habitats and is classified as an aerobe. This strain is characterized by its mobility, facilitated by the presence of flagella, and it operates optimally at a temperature of 25°C, falling within the mesophilic temperature range. This bacterium has a complex genomic structure consisting of five replicons and features two membranes. A. tumefaciens strain CFBP7129 engages in free-living biotic relationships and has a wide range of hosts, predominantly within the Viridiplantae kingdom. Notable hosts include Triticum aestivum (wheat), Solanum tuberosum (potato), Solanum lycopersicum (tomato), and Oryza sativa (rice), among others. A significant aspect of A. tumefaciens strain CFBP7129 is its role in plant pathology. It is associated with health effects such as tumors and specifically causes crown gall disease, which manifests as crown gall tumors and symptoms on various host plants. This bacterium is a key player in the complex interactions between pathogens and plants, illustrating its ecological significance in agricultural settings. Understanding the behavior and traits of A. tumefaciens can inform strategies for managing its impact on crops and enhancing plant resilience against such pathogenic threats.