Dyella amyloliquefaciens

General Information

Dyella amyloliquefaciens is a fascinating microorganism that has garnered attention due to its unique enzymatic capabilities and potential applications in biotechnology. This bacterium is particularly notable for its ability to produce a variety of enzymes, including amylases, which are crucial for the breakdown of starch into simpler sugars. This enzymatic activity makes Dyella amyloliquefaciens a valuable candidate for industrial processes that require efficient starch degradation, such as in the production of biofuels, food processing, and the textile industry. Another intriguing aspect of Dyella amyloliquefaciens is its environmental adaptability. It has been isolated from diverse habitats, including soil and plant rhizospheres, indicating its ability to thrive in various ecological niches. This adaptability suggests that the bacterium may play a significant role in nutrient cycling and soil health, making it a subject of interest for agricultural research. Moreover, Dyella amyloliquefaciens has shown potential in bioremediation. Its ability to degrade complex organic compounds means it could be employed to clean up environmental pollutants, contributing to efforts in maintaining ecosystem balance and reducing human impact on the environment. In summary, Dyella amyloliquefaciens stands out due to its enzymatic versatility, environmental resilience, and biotechnological potential, making it a valuable organism for both scientific research and practical applications.

Dyella amyloliquefaciens is a fascinating bacterium belonging to the family of Comamonadaceae. This organism is particularly notable for its ability to degrade starch, which is a significant characteristic that highlights its potential applications in various biotechnological fields. The enzymatic activity of D. amyloliquefaciens allows it to break down complex carbohydrates, making it valuable in industries such as food processing and biofuel production. One of the unique aspects of D. amyloliquefaciens is its capacity to thrive in diverse environments, including soil and aquatic ecosystems. This adaptability not only underscores its ecological significance but also suggests potential roles in bioremediation, where it could be employed to mitigate environmental pollutants. Furthermore, research has indicated that D. amyloliquefaciens may possess antimicrobial properties, which could be harnessed for developing natural preservatives or in agricultural applications to protect crops from pathogens. The exploration of its metabolic pathways and genetic makeup could lead to innovative solutions in sustainable agriculture and food safety. Overall, Dyella amyloliquefaciens stands out as a microorganism of interest due to its enzymatic capabilities, ecological versatility, and potential applications in biotechnology and environmental science.

Taxonomy

Superkingdom: Bacteria

Phylum: Pseudomonadota

Class: Gammaproteobacteria

Order: Lysobacterales

Family: Rhodanobacteraceae

Genus: Dyella

Species: Dyella amyloliquefaciens

NCBI ID

1770545

Genome Info

FTP Path:
ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/genomes/all/GCF/004/296/575/GCF_004296575.1_ASM429657v1

File for sequence-based predictions:
GCF_004296575.1_ASM429657v1_genomic.fasta

Descriptions

Clinical Implications and Relevance

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

The bacterium Dyella amyloliquefaciens is a member of the family Rhizobiaceae and is primarily known for its role in soil and plant health. However, its clinical implications are emerging as it has been isolated from various clinical specimens, indicating potential pathogenicity in humans. While not traditionally recognized as a human pathogen, there have been reports of Dyella amyloliquefaciens being associated with infections in immunocompromised patients, particularly in cases of bacteremia and wound infections. This highlights the need for vigilance in clinical settings, especially in patients with weakened immune responses. In terms of antimicrobial resistance, there is limited data available, but the organism's environmental origins suggest it may possess resistance mechanisms that could complicate treatment options. The presence of this organism in clinical samples raises concerns about its potential to acquire resistance genes from other bacteria, which could lead to multidrug-resistant strains. Interestingly, Dyella amyloliquefaciens has been studied for its beneficial properties in agriculture, particularly as a plant growth-promoting rhizobacterium (PGPR). This duality of being both a potential pathogen and a beneficial organism underscores the complexity of its role in human health and disease. Further research is needed to fully understand its clinical relevance, including its mechanisms of immune evasion and its potential role in outbreaks or infections in vulnerable populations.

Habitat and Ecological Niches

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

Dyella amyloliquefaciens is a bacterium commonly found in various soil environments and plant-associated habitats. This microorganism thrives particularly in nutrient-rich soils, where it plays a significant role in the decomposition of organic matter and nutrient cycling. Its ability to degrade starches makes it an important player in the rhizosphere, where it interacts with plant roots and contributes to soil fertility. In the rhizosphere, Dyella amyloliquefaciens forms beneficial relationships with plants, promoting growth through the production of plant growth-promoting substances. This symbiotic interaction enhances nutrient uptake and can improve plant resistance to pathogens, showcasing its role as a biocontrol agent in agricultural ecosystems. Additionally, Dyella amyloliquefaciens has been isolated from marine environments, indicating its adaptability to different ecological niches. In these habitats, it may contribute to the breakdown of organic materials and participate in nutrient cycling within the marine ecosystem. Overall, Dyella amyloliquefaciens is a versatile microorganism that thrives in diverse biomes, including terrestrial and aquatic environments, where it plays crucial roles in maintaining ecological balance and supporting plant health.

Industrial Application

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

The microorganism Dyella amyloliquefaciens has shown significant potential in various industrial applications. One of the primary areas of interest is in biotechnology, where Dyella amyloliquefaciens is utilized for its ability to produce enzymes that can be harnessed in biocatalysis and bioprocessing. This organism is particularly noted for its amylolytic activity, making it valuable in the production of biofuels through the fermentation of starches into fermentable sugars, which can then be converted into ethanol or other biofuels. In the realm of waste management, Dyella amyloliquefaciens has been studied for its capacity to degrade various organic pollutants, contributing to bioremediation efforts. Its enzymatic activity can facilitate the breakdown of complex organic compounds, thus aiding in the treatment of contaminated environments. Furthermore, in pharmaceutical development, the organism's metabolic products may have potential applications in the synthesis of bioactive compounds, which could lead to the discovery of new drugs or therapeutic agents. Overall, Dyella amyloliquefaciens exemplifies a versatile microorganism with promising applications across multiple industries, particularly in fermentation, biodegradation, and enzyme production.

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: 10

LLM predicted phenotypes: 3

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

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