The complete genome sequence of Alcaligenes faecalis ZD02, a novel potential bionematocide

J Biotechnol. 2016 Jan 20:218:73-4. doi: 10.1016/j.jbiotec.2015.12.001. Epub 2015 Dec 4.

Abstract

Root-knot nematodes (RKNs) can infect almost all crops, and result in huge economic losses in agriculture. There is no effective and environmentally safe means available to control RKNs. Alcaligenes faecalis ZD02 isolated from free living nematode Caenorhabditis elegans cadavers shows toxicity against RKN Meloidogyne incognita, that makes this strain to be a good bionematicide candidate for controlling of RKNs. Here, we firstly report the complete genome of A. faecalis ZD02 and describe its features. Additionally, we found two potential virulence factors in this genome, which play important roles for the nematocidal activity of A. faecalis ZD02.

Keywords: Alcaligenes faecalis; Caenorhabditis elegans; Genome sequencing; Meloidogyne incognita.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Alcaligenes faecalis / chemistry
  • Alcaligenes faecalis / genetics*
  • Alcaligenes faecalis / isolation & purification
  • Animals
  • Antinematodal Agents / isolation & purification
  • Biological Control Agents / isolation & purification
  • Caenorhabditis elegans
  • Genome, Bacterial*
  • Tylenchoidea
  • Virulence Factors / isolation & purification

Substances

  • Antinematodal Agents
  • Biological Control Agents
  • Virulence Factors