Paraburkholderia haematera

General Information

Paraburkholderia haematera is a fascinating microorganism that belongs to the genus Paraburkholderia, which is known for its diverse metabolic capabilities and environmental versatility. One of the most intriguing aspects of P. haematera is its potential role in bioremediation. This organism has been studied for its ability to degrade various environmental pollutants, making it a valuable candidate for cleaning up contaminated sites. Another unique feature of P. haematera is its symbiotic relationships with plants. Members of the Paraburkholderia genus are often found in the rhizosphere, where they can promote plant growth by fixing nitrogen, solubilizing phosphate, and producing plant growth-promoting hormones. This makes P. haematera particularly interesting for agricultural applications, as it could be used to enhance crop yields and reduce the need for chemical fertilizers. From a research perspective, P. haematera is also notable for its genetic diversity and adaptability. The genome of P. haematera contains a wide array of genes that allow it to thrive in various environments, from soil to water systems. This genetic versatility not only underscores its ecological importance but also provides a rich resource for studying microbial evolution and adaptation. In summary, Paraburkholderia haematera is a microorganism of significant interest due to its bioremediation potential, plant growth-promoting properties, and genetic adaptability. These characteristics make it a valuable subject for ongoing research in environmental science, agriculture, and microbial ecology.

Paraburkholderia haematera is a fascinating bacterium that has garnered attention due to its unique ecological niche and potential applications in biotechnology. This organism is primarily known for its ability to thrive in diverse environments, particularly in soil and plant-associated habitats. One of the most interesting aspects of P. haematera is its capacity to engage in nitrogen fixation, a process that converts atmospheric nitrogen into a form usable by plants. This characteristic not only highlights its ecological importance but also positions it as a valuable player in sustainable agriculture, potentially enhancing soil fertility and crop yields without the need for synthetic fertilizers. Another remarkable feature of P. haematera is its metabolic versatility. This bacterium can utilize a wide range of organic compounds, making it an excellent candidate for bioremediation efforts. Its ability to degrade various pollutants, including aromatic compounds, suggests that it could be employed in the cleanup of contaminated environments, thus contributing to environmental sustainability. Furthermore, P. haematera has been studied for its interactions with plant roots, where it may promote plant growth through mechanisms such as the production of phytohormones. This symbiotic relationship not only benefits the bacterium but also enhances the health and productivity of the host plants, making it a subject of interest for researchers looking to improve agricultural practices. In summary, Paraburkholderia haematera stands out due to its nitrogen-fixing capabilities, metabolic diversity, and potential role in promoting plant health. These characteristics make it a significant organism for both ecological studies and practical applications in agriculture and environmental management.

Taxonomy

Superkingdom: Bacteria

Phylum: Pseudomonadota

Class: Betaproteobacteria

Order: Burkholderiales

Family: Burkholderiaceae

Genus: Paraburkholderia

Species: Paraburkholderia haematera

NCBI ID

2793077

Genome Info

FTP Path:
ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/genomes/all/GCA/905/220/975/GCA_905220975.1_LMG_31837

File for sequence-based predictions:
GCA_905220975.1_LMG_31837_genomic.fasta

Descriptions

Clinical Implications and Relevance

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

The organism Paraburkholderia haematera is a member of the Burkholderia genus, which is known for its diverse ecological roles and clinical significance. This microorganism has been associated with various clinical implications, particularly in immunocompromised patients. Infections caused by Paraburkholderia haematera can lead to serious health complications, including pneumonia, sepsis, and wound infections. Its pathogenicity is attributed to its ability to evade the immune response through various mechanisms, such as the production of biofilms and the secretion of virulence factors that inhibit phagocytosis. Furthermore, this organism exhibits antimicrobial resistance, complicating treatment options. Resistance mechanisms include the production of beta-lactamases and efflux pumps, which can render common antibiotics ineffective. The clinical relevance of Paraburkholderia haematera is underscored by its potential role in outbreaks, particularly in healthcare settings where patients are at higher risk for opportunistic infections. Understanding the pathogenicity and resistance profiles of Paraburkholderia haematera is crucial for developing effective therapeutic strategies and improving patient outcomes.

Habitat and Ecological Niches

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

Paraburkholderia haematera is primarily associated with soil ecosystems and plant rhizospheres, where it plays a significant role in nutrient cycling and plant health. This microorganism thrives in nutrient-rich environments, often found in agricultural soils that are enriched with organic matter. Its ability to degrade complex organic compounds allows it to contribute to the decomposition process, enhancing soil fertility and structure. In the rhizosphere, Paraburkholderia haematera forms symbiotic relationships with various plant species, promoting plant growth through the enhancement of nutrient uptake, particularly nitrogen. This interaction is crucial in agroecosystems, where it helps in reducing the need for chemical fertilizers, thus supporting sustainable agricultural practices. Additionally, Paraburkholderia haematera exhibits environmental adaptability, allowing it to survive in varying conditions, including drought-prone areas and contaminated soils. Its metabolic versatility enables it to utilize a wide range of substrates, making it a key player in bioremediation efforts aimed at restoring polluted environments. Overall, Paraburkholderia haematera is an essential microorganism within its biomes, contributing to soil health, plant productivity, and environmental sustainability.

Industrial Application

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

The microorganism Paraburkholderia haematera has shown significant potential in various industrial applications. One of the primary areas of interest is in biotechnology, where Paraburkholderia haematera is utilized for its ability to perform fermentation processes. This organism can convert organic substrates into valuable metabolites, which can be harnessed for the production of bio-based chemicals and materials. In the realm of waste management, Paraburkholderia haematera has demonstrated capabilities in biodegradation, particularly in the breakdown of complex organic pollutants. This makes it a candidate for bioremediation efforts, where it can help in the detoxification of contaminated environments, such as soil and water, by degrading harmful substances. Furthermore, the organism is being explored for its role in biofuel production. Through its metabolic pathways, Paraburkholderia haematera can contribute to the generation of biofuels, such as biodiesel, by converting waste oils and fats into usable energy sources via fermentation and other biochemical processes. In pharmaceutical development, the enzymatic activities of Paraburkholderia haematera are of particular interest. The organism can produce specific enzymes that may be useful in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, enhancing the efficiency and sustainability of drug production processes. Overall, Paraburkholderia haematera represents a versatile microorganism with promising applications across multiple industries, particularly in biotechnology, waste management, biofuel production, and pharmaceutical development, leveraging its unique metabolic capabilities and enzymatic functions.

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: 9

LLM predicted phenotypes: 4

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

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