Agrobacterium tumefaciens strain CFBP5506

Agrobacterium tumefaciens strain CFBP5506 is a Gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium classified as an aerobe, which means it requires oxygen for growth. This strain is motile and possesses flagella, enabling movement in its environment. It thrives optimally at a temperature of 25°C and is categorized as mesophilic, indicating it grows best in moderate temperature ranges. This bacterium exhibits a free-living biotic relationship and can inhabit multiple environments. Notably, it has a single replicon and is characterized by the presence of two membranes, typical of Gram-negative bacteria. Agrobacterium tumefaciens is well-known for its pathogenicity, particularly in causing crown gall disease, which results in the formation of tumors on various plant species. It affects a wide range of hosts within the Viridiplantae kingdom, including economically significant crops such as Triticum aestivum (wheat), Solanum tuberosum (potato), Solanum lycopersicum (tomato), and Oryza sativa (rice). Other hosts include Arabidopsis, Glycine max (soybean), and various ornamental plants. The ability of Agrobacterium tumefaciens to induce tumors in host plants highlights its ecological role in plant-pathogen interactions. This relationship can have significant implications for agriculture, as it can lead to reduced crop yields and impact food production systems. Understanding the traits and behaviors of CFBP5506 can inform strategies for managing crown gall disease and mitigating its effects on affected crops.