Bradyrhizobium diversitatis

General Information

Bradyrhizobium diversitatis is a fascinating microorganism primarily known for its role in nitrogen fixation, a process crucial for plant growth and soil health. This bacterium is part of the Bradyrhizobium genus, which is renowned for forming symbiotic relationships with leguminous plants. What makes B. diversitatis particularly interesting is its genetic diversity and adaptability to various environmental conditions. This adaptability allows it to thrive in different soil types and climates, making it a valuable subject for research in sustainable agriculture and environmental conservation. One of the unique aspects of Bradyrhizobium diversitatis is its ability to form nodules on the roots of leguminous plants, where it converts atmospheric nitrogen into a form that plants can use for growth. This symbiotic relationship not only benefits the plants but also enhances soil fertility, reducing the need for chemical fertilizers. The genetic diversity of B. diversitatis contributes to its resilience and effectiveness in nitrogen fixation, making it a key player in promoting sustainable agricultural practices. Moreover, Bradyrhizobium diversitatis has been studied for its potential in bioremediation, the process of using microorganisms to remove or neutralize contaminants from the environment. Its ability to survive in various conditions and its metabolic versatility make it a promising candidate for cleaning up polluted soils and water bodies. In summary, Bradyrhizobium diversitatis is a microorganism of significant interest due to its genetic diversity, adaptability, and crucial role in nitrogen fixation. Its potential applications in sustainable agriculture and environmental remediation highlight its importance in both scientific research and practical applications.

Bradyrhizobium diversitatis is a fascinating species of nitrogen-fixing bacteria that plays a crucial role in the ecology of leguminous plants. This organism is particularly interesting due to its ability to form symbiotic relationships with a wide variety of legumes, which enhances soil fertility and promotes sustainable agricultural practices. The unique feature of B. diversitatis is its high genetic diversity, which allows it to adapt to various environmental conditions and host plants, making it a valuable subject for studies on microbial ecology and evolution. One of the most notable aspects of B. diversitatis is its capacity for effective nitrogen fixation. This process is essential for converting atmospheric nitrogen into a form that plants can utilize, thereby reducing the need for chemical fertilizers and contributing to more sustainable farming methods. The efficiency of nitrogen fixation in B. diversitatis can vary significantly depending on the host plant, which makes it an important organism for research into plant-microbe interactions and agricultural productivity. Additionally, B. diversitatis has been studied for its potential in bioremediation. Its ability to thrive in various soil types and conditions suggests that it could be harnessed to improve soil health in contaminated environments. This characteristic opens up avenues for research into how this bacterium can be used to restore ecosystems affected by pollutants. Overall, Bradyrhizobium diversitatis stands out not only for its ecological importance but also for its potential applications in agriculture and environmental management, making it a significant organism for ongoing research in microbiology and related fields.

Taxonomy

Superkingdom: Bacteria

Phylum: Pseudomonadota

Class: Alphaproteobacteria

Order: Hyphomicrobiales

Family: Nitrobacteraceae

Genus: Bradyrhizobium

Species: Bradyrhizobium diversitatis

NCBI ID

2755406

Genome Info

FTP Path:
ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/genomes/all/GCA/016/031/635/GCA_016031635.1_ASM1603163v1

File for sequence-based predictions:
GCA_016031635.1_ASM1603163v1_genomic.fasta

Descriptions

Clinical Implications and Relevance

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

The microorganism Bradyrhizobium diversitatis is primarily known for its role in nitrogen fixation in leguminous plants, contributing to soil fertility and agricultural productivity. However, its clinical implications are less well-documented compared to more pathogenic bacteria. While B. diversitatis is not typically associated with human disease, its presence in the human microbiome has been noted, suggesting a potential role in human health through symbiotic relationships. Research indicates that certain strains of Bradyrhizobium may exhibit beneficial properties, such as promoting plant health and potentially influencing gut microbiota composition. This could have indirect effects on immune response and overall health, although direct clinical applications remain to be fully explored. In terms of pathogenicity, there is currently no strong evidence linking B. diversitatis to human infections or outbreaks. Its interactions with the human body are primarily of interest in the context of microbiome studies rather than infectious disease. Furthermore, the organism's potential for antimicrobial resistance has not been extensively studied, but as with many environmental bacteria, there is a possibility of harboring resistance genes that could be transferred to pathogenic bacteria. Overall, while Bradyrhizobium diversitatis is not a known pathogen, its ecological role and potential benefits in agriculture and human health warrant further investigation, particularly in the context of probiotics and therapeutics.

Industrial Application

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

The microorganism Bradyrhizobium diversitatis is primarily recognized for its role in biotechnology and agriculture, particularly in the context of nitrogen fixation. This organism forms symbiotic relationships with leguminous plants, enhancing soil fertility through the conversion of atmospheric nitrogen into a form that plants can utilize. This process is crucial for sustainable agriculture, reducing the need for chemical fertilizers and promoting soil health. In addition to its agricultural applications, Bradyrhizobium diversitatis has potential in waste management. Its ability to degrade organic matter can be harnessed in biodegradation processes, where it contributes to the breakdown of waste materials, thus aiding in composting and reducing landfill waste. Furthermore, there is growing interest in the use of Bradyrhizobium diversitatis in biofuel production. The organism can be involved in fermentation processes that convert biomass into biofuels, such as ethanol, by utilizing plant materials that are often considered waste. This not only provides a renewable energy source but also contributes to the circular economy by utilizing agricultural byproducts. Lastly, the enzymatic activities of Bradyrhizobium diversitatis may have implications in pharmaceutical development. The metabolites produced during its growth can be explored for their potential therapeutic properties, leading to the discovery of new drugs or bioproducts that can be used in medicine. Overall, Bradyrhizobium diversitatis showcases a diverse range of industrial applications, particularly in sustainable agriculture, waste management, biofuel production, and pharmaceutical development, making it a valuable microorganism in various biotechnological fields.

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: 11

LLM predicted phenotypes: 2

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

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