Pantoea agglomerans strain CFBP13516 P1554

Pantoea agglomerans strain CFBP13516 P1554 is a Gram-negative, nonsporulating rod-shaped bacterium that exhibits a chemoheterotrophic mode of metabolism and is capable of thriving in varied habitats. This strain grows optimally at a temperature of 30.0°C, indicating a preference for moderate environmental conditions. As a facultative anaerobe, Pantoea agglomerans strain CFBP13516 P1554 can utilize both aerobic and anaerobic respiration, which allows it to adapt to fluctuating oxygen levels in its environment. The broad habitat range of this strain suggests its ecological versatility, likely enabling it to occupy diverse niches where organic substrates are available. The capacity to utilize a variety of energy sources under different oxygen conditions may facilitate its survival in environments undergoing frequent changes in nutrient availability and oxygen levels. Overall, Pantoea agglomerans strain CFBP13516 P1554 exemplifies the adaptive strategies of bacteria that allow them to inhabit a multitude of ecological contexts, potentially contributing to their role in biogeochemical cycles and interactions within microbial communities.