Erwinia iniecta

General Information

Erwinia iniecta is a fascinating bacterium primarily known for its role in plant pathology. This organism belongs to the family Enterobacteriaceae and is closely related to other Erwinia species, which are notorious for causing diseases in a variety of plants. What makes Erwinia iniecta particularly interesting is its unique pathogenic mechanisms and the specific host range it affects. Unlike some of its relatives, E. iniecta has a more specialized interaction with its plant hosts, often leading to distinct symptoms that can be used for diagnostic purposes in agricultural settings. One of the most compelling aspects of Erwinia iniecta is its potential use in studying plant-microbe interactions. Researchers are keen on understanding how this bacterium invades plant tissues, evades plant immune responses, and establishes infection. This knowledge is crucial for developing effective strategies to combat plant diseases caused by Erwinia species, which can have significant economic impacts on agriculture. Additionally, Erwinia iniecta serves as a model organism for studying horizontal gene transfer among plant pathogens. The genetic makeup of this bacterium includes several mobile genetic elements that facilitate the exchange of virulence factors and antibiotic resistance genes. This makes it an excellent subject for research into the mechanisms of genetic exchange and the evolution of pathogenicity in bacteria. In summary, Erwinia iniecta is not only important for its role in plant disease but also as a valuable tool for scientific research into plant pathology, microbial genetics, and the development of disease management strategies. Its unique characteristics and specialized interactions with plant hosts make it a subject of ongoing interest in the field of microbiology.

Erwinia iniecta is a fascinating bacterium that belongs to the genus Erwinia, which is known for its role in plant pathology. This particular species is notable for its ability to cause diseases in a variety of plants, particularly in the family Brassicaceae. One of the most interesting aspects of E. iniecta is its capacity to produce a range of virulence factors, including enzymes that degrade plant cell walls, which allows it to invade and colonize host tissues effectively. This characteristic makes it a valuable model organism for studying plant-microbe interactions and the mechanisms of pathogenicity. In addition to its pathogenic traits, E. iniecta has been the subject of research aimed at understanding the genetic and biochemical pathways involved in its virulence. The insights gained from studying this bacterium can contribute to the development of disease-resistant plant varieties and more sustainable agricultural practices. Furthermore, its relatively simple genetic makeup makes it an excellent candidate for genetic manipulation, allowing researchers to explore gene function and regulation in a controlled environment. Another unique feature of E. iniecta is its potential use in biocontrol strategies. By understanding its interactions with other microorganisms and its ecological role, scientists are investigating how it might be used to suppress other plant pathogens, thereby reducing the reliance on chemical pesticides. This aspect highlights the importance of E. iniecta not only as a pathogen but also as a potential ally in sustainable agriculture. Overall, Erwinia iniecta serves as a significant organism in both plant pathology and agricultural research, providing valuable insights into disease mechanisms and potential biocontrol applications.

Taxonomy

Superkingdom: Bacteria

Phylum: Pseudomonadota

Class: Gammaproteobacteria

Order: Enterobacterales

Family: Erwiniaceae

Genus: Winslowiella

Species: Winslowiella iniecta

NCBI ID

1560201

Genome Info

FTP Path:
ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/genomes/all/GCF/001/267/535/GCF_001267535.1_ASM126753v1

File for sequence-based predictions:
GCF_001267535.1_ASM126753v1_genomic.fasta

Descriptions

Clinical Implications and Relevance

Source: gpt-4o-mini-2024-07-18

The bacterium Erwinia iniecta is primarily known for its role as a plant pathogen, particularly affecting crops such as tomatoes and potatoes. However, its clinical implications in human health are not well-documented, and it is not typically associated with infections in humans. There is limited research on its pathogenicity in human hosts, and it is not recognized as a significant human pathogen. Nonetheless, its close relatives within the genus Erwinia have been studied for their potential to cause infections in immunocompromised individuals, although this is not a primary characteristic of E. iniecta. In terms of antimicrobial resistance, there is currently no substantial evidence linking E. iniecta to resistance mechanisms that affect human health. Its relevance in medical applications is also minimal, as it does not have known uses as a probiotic, vaccine, or therapeutic agent. Overall, while Erwinia iniecta is significant in agricultural contexts, particularly in the management of crop diseases, its implications for human health remain largely unexplored and are not well-established in the literature.

Habitat and Ecological Niches

Source: gpt-4o-mini-2024-07-18

Erwinia iniecta is primarily associated with agricultural ecosystems, particularly in environments where it interacts with various plant species. This bacterium is known to thrive in the rhizosphere, the region of soil surrounding plant roots, where it plays a significant role in nutrient cycling and plant health. Its presence is often linked to the decomposition of organic matter, contributing to soil fertility and structure. In terms of ecological interactions, Erwinia iniecta is recognized for its pathogenicity towards certain plants, particularly in the family Brassicaceae. This relationship can lead to significant agricultural impacts, as the bacterium can cause diseases that affect crop yield and quality. However, it also engages in symbiotic relationships with some plant species, promoting growth and resilience against environmental stressors. The adaptability of Erwinia iniecta to various soil types and moisture conditions allows it to thrive in diverse environments, from temperate agricultural fields to more humid tropical regions. Its ability to survive in these varying conditions underscores its ecological versatility and importance in both natural and managed ecosystems. Overall, Erwinia iniecta exemplifies the complex interactions within agricultural biomes, highlighting both its beneficial and detrimental roles in plant health and ecosystem dynamics.

Industrial Application

Source: gpt-4o-mini-2024-07-18

The microorganism Erwinia iniecta has shown potential in various industrial applications, particularly in the fields of biotechnology and waste management. This organism is known for its role in biodegradation, where it can effectively break down complex organic compounds, making it valuable in the treatment of waste materials. For instance, Erwinia iniecta has been studied for its ability to degrade certain pollutants in soil and water, contributing to environmental cleanup efforts. In the realm of biofuel production, Erwinia iniecta can be utilized in fermentation processes to convert biomass into bioethanol. Its metabolic pathways allow for the efficient conversion of sugars derived from plant materials, which can be harnessed to produce renewable energy sources. Moreover, this microorganism has potential applications in pharmaceutical development. It is known to produce various enzymes that can be harnessed for drug synthesis and other biochemical processes. The enzymatic activity of Erwinia iniecta can be particularly useful in the production of specific compounds that are essential in the pharmaceutical industry. Overall, Erwinia iniecta demonstrates significant promise across multiple industries, particularly in waste treatment, biofuel production, and enzyme production, making it a valuable organism for future industrial applications.

Phenotypes and Predictions

The table shows the phenotypes and predictions. Cell colors indicate the class of the value. When literature-based data is available, a checkmark (✓) indicates a correct prediction, while an ✗ indicates an incorrect prediction.

Literature-based phenotypes: 8

LLM predicted phenotypes: 5

Phenotype	High-quality annotation	mistralai/mixtral-8x7b-instruct:nitro	meta-llama/llama-3-8b-instruct:nitro	anthropic/claude-3.5-sonnet	anthropic/claude-3-haiku:beta	google/gemini-pro	google/gemini-flash-1.5	perplexity/llama-3-sonar-small-32k-chat	openchat/openchat-7b	openai/gpt-3.5-turbo-0125	openai/gpt-3.5-turbo-0125	openai/gpt-4o	openai/gpt-4o	google/gemini-pro-1.5	google/gemini-pro-1.5	google/gemma-7b-it	google/gemma-7b-it	mistralai/mistral-7b-instruct	mistralai/mistral-7b-instruct	meta-llama/llama-3-70b-instruct:nitro	meta-llama/llama-3-70b-instruct:nitro	google/palm-2-chat-bison-32k	google/palm-2-chat-bison-32k	openai/gpt-4	openai/gpt-4	microsoft/wizardlm-2-8x22b	microsoft/wizardlm-2-8x22b	microsoft/phi-3-mini-128k-instruct	microsoft/phi-3-mini-128k-instruct
Motility	TRUE	true ✓	true ✓	true ✓	true ✓	true ✓	true ✓	true ✓	true ✓	true ✓	true ✓	true ✓	true ✓	true ✓	true ✓	true ✓	true ✓	true ✓	true ✓	true ✓	true ✓	true ✓	true ✓	true ✓	true ✓	true ✓	true ✓	false ✗	false ✗
Gram staining	gram stain negative	gram stain negative ✓	gram stain negative ✓	gram stain negative ✓	gram stain negative ✓	gram stain negative ✓	gram stain negative ✓	gram stain negative ✓	gram stain negative ✓	N/A	gram stain negative ✓	N/A	gram stain negative ✓	N/A	gram stain negative ✓	N/A	gram stain negative ✓	N/A	gram stain negative ✓	N/A	gram stain negative ✓	N/A	gram stain negative ✓	N/A	gram stain negative ✓	N/A	gram stain negative ✓	N/A	gram stain negative ✓
Aerophilicity	N/A	facultatively anaerobic	aerotolerant	facultatively anaerobic	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	facultatively anaerobic	facultatively anaerobic	facultatively anaerobic	facultatively anaerobic	facultatively anaerobic	facultatively anaerobic	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Extreme environment tolerance	FALSE	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	true ✗	true ✗	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓
Biofilm formation	N/A	true	true	true	true	true	true	true	true	true	true	true	true	true	true	true	true	true	true	true	true	true	true	true	true	true	true	false	false
Animal pathogenicity	TRUE	false ✗	false ✗	false ✗	false ✗	true ✓	false ✗	true ✓	false ✗	true ✓	true ✓	false ✗	false ✗	false ✗	false ✗	true ✓	true ✓	false ✗	false ✗	false ✗	false ✗	true ✓	true ✓	false ✗	false ✗	false ✗	false ✗	false ✗	false ✗
Biosafety level	biosafety level 1	biosafety level 1 ✓	biosafety level 2 ✗	biosafety level 1 ✓	biosafety level 2 ✗	biosafety level 2 ✗	biosafety level 1 ✓	biosafety level 2 ✗	biosafety level 2 ✗	biosafety level 1 ✓	biosafety level 1 ✓	biosafety level 1 ✓	biosafety level 1 ✓	biosafety level 1 ✓	biosafety level 1 ✓	biosafety level 2 ✗	biosafety level 2 ✗	biosafety level 1 ✓	biosafety level 1 ✓	biosafety level 1 ✓	biosafety level 1 ✓	biosafety level 2 ✗	biosafety level 2 ✗	biosafety level 2 ✗	biosafety level 2 ✗	biosafety level 1 ✓	biosafety level 1 ✓	biosafety level 1 ✓	biosafety level 1 ✓
Health association	N/A	true	true	true	true	true	true	true	false	false	false	true	true	true	true	true	true	false	false	true	true	true	true	true	true	true	true	false	false
Host association	N/A	true	false	false	false	true	false	true	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	false	true	true	false	false	true	true	false	false	false	false	false	false
Plant pathogenicity	TRUE	true ✓	true ✓	true ✓	true ✓	false ✗	true ✓	true ✓	true ✓	true ✓	true ✓	true ✓	true ✓	true ✓	true ✓	false ✗	false ✗	true ✓	true ✓	true ✓	true ✓	true ✓	true ✓	true ✓	true ✓	true ✓	true ✓	false ✗	false ✗
Spore formation	FALSE	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓
Hemolysis	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	alpha	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Cell shape	bacillus	bacillus ✓	bacillus ✓	bacillus ✓	bacillus ✓	bacillus ✓	bacillus ✓	bacillus ✓	bacillus ✓	bacillus ✓	bacillus ✓	bacillus ✓	bacillus ✓	bacillus ✓	bacillus ✓	bacillus ✓	bacillus ✓	bacillus ✓	bacillus ✓	bacillus ✓	bacillus ✓	bacillus ✓	bacillus ✓	bacillus ✓	bacillus ✓	bacillus ✓	bacillus ✓	bacillus ✓	bacillus ✓

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