Planctomycetes

• Type: Chapter or Part of a Book
• Date: 2019

Authors

lage, om (Author) FCUP; Van Niftrik, L (Author) Other; Jogler, C (Author) Other; Devos, DP (Author) Other

Book

Title: Encyclopedia of Microbiology

Pages: 614-626

ISBN: 9780128117378; 9780128117361

Indexing

Scopus - 19 Citations

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-00R-S6G

DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-12-809633-8.90689-7

Abstract (EN): Planctomycetes are Gram negative bacteria diverse in terms of cell biology, ecology and physiology. Cell shape, division mechanisms (mostly unknown), peculiar biochemistry (anaerobic ammonium oxidation metabolism, unique lipids, C1 metabolism, high sulfatase number) and endomembrane system make them remarkable and worthwhile to be studied. Some have complex life cycles with motile and sessile forms. Many have big genomes with half or more of the genes with unpredicted function. Some species possess giant genes. They are mainly characterized by an attached lifestyle, adhering to surfaces in the various environments. They are ubiquitously present in the environment, in some habitats in relatively high numbers, but their precise role is still very much conjectural. All these fascinating aspects and their potential importance in both the environment and biotechnology make Planctomycetes bacteria an important topic for further study.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific