Pandoraea terrigena

General Information

Pandoraea terrigena is a fascinating microorganism belonging to the genus Pandoraea. This bacterium is particularly interesting due to its environmental versatility and biotechnological potential. Originally isolated from soil, P. terrigena has demonstrated a remarkable ability to survive in diverse habitats, which underscores its adaptability and resilience. One of the most compelling aspects of P. terrigena is its potential in bioremediation. This organism has shown the capability to degrade various environmental pollutants, including aromatic compounds and other complex organic materials. This makes it a valuable candidate for cleaning up contaminated environments, particularly in areas affected by industrial waste. Additionally, P. terrigena has been studied for its antibiotic resistance profiles. Understanding the mechanisms behind its resistance can provide insights into combating multi-drug resistant pathogens, which is a growing concern in medical microbiology. From a research perspective, the genetic makeup of P. terrigena is of significant interest. The genome of this bacterium contains numerous genes that encode for enzymes involved in the breakdown of complex molecules, which could be harnessed for various industrial applications, including the production of biofuels and bioplastics. In summary, Pandoraea terrigena stands out due to its environmental adaptability, bioremediation potential, and genetic insights into antibiotic resistance and industrial applications. These characteristics make it a valuable subject for ongoing and future microbiological research.

Pandoraea terrigena is a fascinating bacterium that was first isolated from soil samples, highlighting its ecological significance in terrestrial environments. This organism is particularly interesting due to its ability to degrade a variety of complex organic compounds, making it a potential candidate for bioremediation applications. Its metabolic versatility allows it to thrive in diverse environments, which is crucial for nutrient cycling in soil ecosystems. One of the unique aspects of P. terrigena is its production of specific enzymes that can break down pollutants, such as aromatic hydrocarbons. This characteristic not only underscores its potential utility in environmental cleanup efforts but also makes it a valuable subject for research into enzyme engineering and biocatalysis. The study of these enzymes can lead to advancements in biotechnology, particularly in developing sustainable methods for waste management. Additionally, Pandoraea terrigena has been noted for its interactions with other microorganisms in the soil, contributing to the complex web of microbial life that supports plant health and soil fertility. Understanding these interactions can provide insights into microbial ecology and the development of natural fertilizers. Overall, P. terrigena stands out as a model organism for studying soil microbiology and its applications in environmental science.

Taxonomy

Superkingdom: Bacteria

Phylum: Pseudomonadota

Class: Betaproteobacteria

Order: Burkholderiales

Family: Burkholderiaceae

Genus: Pandoraea

Species: Pandoraea terrigena

NCBI ID

2508292

Genome Info

FTP Path:
ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/genomes/all/GCA/902/459/705/GCA_902459705.1_LMG_31013

File for sequence-based predictions:
GCA_902459705.1_LMG_31013_genomic.fasta

Descriptions

Clinical Implications and Relevance

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

The bacterium Pandoraea terrigena is a member of the genus Pandoraea, which is known for its environmental presence and association with various clinical implications. It has been primarily isolated from patients with cystic fibrosis and is recognized for its role in chronic lung infections. The organism exhibits pathogenicity through its ability to form biofilms, which can complicate treatment and contribute to persistent infections in individuals with compromised respiratory systems. One of the significant concerns regarding Pandoraea terrigena is its antimicrobial resistance. It has shown resistance to multiple classes of antibiotics, making infections difficult to treat. This resistance is particularly problematic in patients with cystic fibrosis, where standard antibiotic therapies may be ineffective, leading to increased morbidity. In terms of immune evasion, Pandoraea terrigena can manipulate host immune responses, allowing it to persist in the lungs of affected individuals. This ability to evade the immune system contributes to its role in chronic infections and highlights the need for ongoing research into effective treatment strategies. While Pandoraea terrigena is primarily associated with disease, its environmental presence also raises questions about its potential use in bioremediation or other medical applications. However, its clinical relevance remains focused on its role as a pathogen in vulnerable populations, particularly those with underlying respiratory conditions.

Habitat and Ecological Niches

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

Pandoraea terrigena is a bacterium that is primarily associated with soil environments and freshwater ecosystems. This microorganism thrives in nutrient-rich terrestrial habitats, particularly in areas where organic matter is abundant. It has been isolated from soil samples and is known to play a significant role in the degradation of organic compounds, contributing to nutrient cycling within these ecosystems. In terms of ecological interactions, P. terrigena exhibits decompositional activity, breaking down complex organic materials and thus facilitating the availability of nutrients for other organisms. This process is crucial for maintaining soil health and fertility, making P. terrigena an important player in the soil microbiome. Additionally, Pandoraea terrigena has been found in association with plant roots, where it may engage in symbiotic relationships. These interactions can enhance plant growth by improving nutrient uptake, particularly in nutrient-poor soils. The bacterium's ability to adapt to varying environmental conditions, such as changes in moisture and nutrient availability, further underscores its ecological significance. Overall, Pandoraea terrigena is a key component of terrestrial biomes, contributing to both the health of the soil ecosystem and the broader ecological interactions within its habitat.

Industrial Application

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

The microorganism Pandoraea terrigena has shown significant potential in various industrial applications. One of the most notable areas is in biotechnology, where Pandoraea terrigena is utilized for its ability to produce specific enzymes that can be harnessed in biocatalysis processes. These enzymes can facilitate chemical reactions under mild conditions, making them valuable in the production of pharmaceuticals and other fine chemicals. In the realm of waste management, Pandoraea terrigena has demonstrated capabilities in biodegradation, particularly in the breakdown of complex organic compounds. This property is particularly useful in the treatment of contaminated environments, such as oil spills or industrial waste, where the organism can help in the detoxification and removal of hazardous substances. Furthermore, Pandoraea terrigena has been explored for its potential in biofuel production. The organism can participate in fermentation processes that convert biomass into bioethanol, providing a renewable energy source. Its metabolic pathways can be optimized to enhance the yield of biofuels, contributing to sustainable energy solutions. In pharmaceutical development, the unique metabolic capabilities of Pandoraea terrigena can be leveraged for the synthesis of bioactive compounds. The organism's ability to produce secondary metabolites may lead to the discovery of new drugs or therapeutic agents, particularly in the fight against antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Overall, Pandoraea terrigena represents a versatile microorganism with promising applications across multiple industries, particularly in biotechnology, waste management, biofuel production, and pharmaceutical development.

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	anthropic/claude-3.5-sonnet	google/gemini-flash-1.5	google/gemma-7b-it	mistralai/mixtral-8x7b-instruct:nitro	mistralai/mistral-7b-instruct	meta-llama/llama-3-8b-instruct:nitro	perplexity/llama-3-sonar-small-32k-chat	google/gemini-pro	google/gemini-pro-1.5	google/gemini-pro-1.5	openai/gpt-4	openai/gpt-4	microsoft/phi-3-mini-128k-instruct	microsoft/phi-3-mini-128k-instruct	microsoft/wizardlm-2-8x22b	microsoft/wizardlm-2-8x22b	openai/gpt-3.5-turbo-0125	openai/gpt-3.5-turbo-0125	openai/gpt-4o	openai/gpt-4o	google/palm-2-chat-bison-32k	google/palm-2-chat-bison-32k	anthropic/claude-3-haiku:beta	anthropic/claude-3-haiku:beta	meta-llama/llama-3-70b-instruct:nitro	meta-llama/llama-3-70b-instruct:nitro	openchat/openchat-7b	openchat/openchat-7b
Motility	TRUE	true ✓	true ✓	true ✓	true ✓	true ✓	true ✓	true ✓	true ✓	true ✓	true ✓	true ✓	true ✓	false ✗	false ✗	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 positive ✗	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	aerobic	aerobic ✓	N/A	N/A	facultatively anaerobic ✗	aerotolerant ✗	N/A	N/A	N/A	aerobic ✓	aerobic ✓	aerobic ✓	aerobic ✓	facultatively anaerobic ✗	facultatively anaerobic ✗	aerobic ✓	aerobic ✓	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 ✓	true ✗	false ✓	true ✗	true ✗	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	true ✗	true ✗	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	true	true
Animal pathogenicity	N/A	true	true	false	false	false	false	false	true	true	true	false	false	false	false	true	true	true	true	false	false	true	true	true	true	true	true	false	false
Biosafety level	biosafety level 2	biosafety level 2 ✓	biosafety level 2 ✓	biosafety level 2 ✓	biosafety level 1 ✗	biosafety level 1 ✗	biosafety level 2 ✓	biosafety level 2 ✓	biosafety level 2 ✓	biosafety level 2 ✓	biosafety level 2 ✓	biosafety level 2 ✓	biosafety level 2 ✓	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 2 ✓	biosafety level 2 ✓	biosafety level 2 ✓	biosafety level 2 ✓	biosafety level 2 ✓	biosafety level 2 ✓	biosafety level 2 ✓	biosafety level 2 ✓
Health association	N/A	true	true	true	true	false	true	true	true	true	true	true	true	false	false	true	true	true	true	true	true	true	true	true	true	true	true	false	false
Host association	N/A	true	true	false	true	true	true	true	true	true	true	true	true	false	false	true	true	true	true	true	true	true	true	true	true	true	true	false	false
Plant pathogenicity	FALSE	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	true ✗	true ✗	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	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	gamma	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	N/A
Cell shape	bacillus	bacillus ✓	bacillus ✓	bacillus ✓	bacillus ✓	bacillus ✓	bacillus ✓	bacillus ✓	bacillus ✓	bacillus ✓	bacillus ✓	bacillus ✓	bacillus ✓	coccus ✗	coccus ✗	bacillus ✓	bacillus ✓	bacillus ✓	bacillus ✓	bacillus ✓	bacillus ✓	bacillus ✓	bacillus ✓	bacillus ✓	bacillus ✓	bacillus ✓	bacillus ✓	coccus ✗	coccus ✗

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