Molecular Biology


Publications
314

Draft Genome Sequences of Three “ Candidatus Symbiopectobacterium” Isolates Collected from Potato Tubers Grown in New Zealand

Citation
Nunes Leite et al. (2023). Microbiology Resource Announcements 12 (3)
Names
Ca. Symbiopectobacterium
Abstract
The draft genome sequences of three “ Candidatus Symbiopectobacterium” isolates that were collected from New Zealand-grown potato tubers represent the first report of this proposed taxon in the Southern Hemisphere. Their symbiosis with insects and nematodes and their presence on plants may lead to new strategies for pest control and crop management.

‘Candidatus Rickettsia andeanae’ and Probable Exclusion of Rickettsia parkeri in Ticks from Dogs in a Natural Area of the Pampa Biome in Brazil

Citation
Krawczak et al. (2023). Pathogens 12 (3)
Names
Ca. Rickettsia andeanae
Abstract
Spotted fever illness caused by the tick-borne pathogen Rickettsia parkeri has emerged in the Pampa biome in southern Brazil, where the tick Amblyomma tigrinum is implicated as the main vector. Because domestic dogs are commonly parasitized by A. tigrinum, this canid is also a suitable sentinel for R. parkeri-associated spotted fever. Herein, we investigate rickettsial infection in ticks, domestic dogs and small mammals in a natural reserve of the Pampa biome in southern Brazil. The ticks A. tig

Identification of the Actin-Binding Region and Binding to Host Plant Apple Actin of Immunodominant Transmembrane Protein of ‘Candidatus Phytoplasma mali’

Citation
Boonrod et al. (2023). International Journal of Molecular Sciences 24 (2)
Names
Ca. Phytoplasma mali
Abstract
‘Candidatus Phytoplasma mali’ (‘Ca. P. mali’) has only one major membrane protein, the immunodominant membrane protein (Imp), which is regarded as being close to the ancestor of all phytoplasma immunodominant membrane proteins. Imp binds to actin and possibly facilitates its movement in the plant or insect host cells. However, protein sequences of Imp are quite diverse among phytoplasma species, thus resulting in difficulties in identifying conserved domains across species. In this work, we comp

Comparative Genomic Insights into the Evolution of Halobacteria -Associated “ Candidatus Nanohaloarchaeota”

Citation
Zhao et al. (2022). mSystems 7 (6)
Names
Ca. Nanohaloarchaeota
Abstract
The DPANN superphylum is a group of archaea widely distributed in various habitats. They generally have small cells and have a symbiotic lifestyle with other archaea.

Metagenome-Assembled Genomes for “ Candidatus Phormidium sp. Strain AB48” and Co-occurring Microorganisms from an Industrial Photobioreactor Environment

Citation
Noonan et al. (2022). Microbiology Resource Announcements 11 (12)
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Abstract
Here, we report metagenome-assembled genomes for “ Candidatus Phormidium sp. strain AB48” and three cooccurring microorganisms from a biofilm-forming industrial photobioreactor environment, using the PacBio sequencing platform. Several mobile genetic elements, including a double-stranded DNA phage and plasmids, were also recovered, with the potential to mediate gene transfer within the biofilm community.

Draft Genome Sequence of a Washington Isolate of “ Candidatus Phytoplasma pruni”

Citation
Wright, Harper (2022). Microbiology Resource Announcements 11 (12)
Names
Ca. Phytoplasma pruni
Abstract
Illumina sequencing of a Prunus avium tree with X-disease symptoms was performed to obtain a draft genome of “ Candidatus Phytoplasma pruni.” The genome consists of 14 contigs covering 588,767 bp. This is the first metagenome to be sequenced from the current X-disease epidemic in stone fruit in the Pacific Northwest.

Integrated Transcriptome and Metabolome Analysis Reveals Phenylpropanoid Biosynthesis and Phytohormone Signaling Contribute to “Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus” Accumulation in Citrus Fruit Piths (Fluffy Albedo)

Citation
Cui et al. (2022). International Journal of Molecular Sciences 23 (24)
Names
Ca. Liberibacter asiaticus
Abstract
“Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus” (CLas) is a phloem-restricted α-proteobacterium that is associated with citrus huanglongbing (HLB), which is the most destructive disease that affects all varieties of citrus. Although midrib is usually used as a material for CLas detection, we recently found that the bacterium was enriched in fruits, especially in the fruit pith. However, no study has revealed the molecular basis of these two parts in responding to CLas infection. Therefore, we performed tran