The Role of Flavobacterium enshiense R6S-5-6 in the Wetland Ecosystem Revealed by Whole-Genome Analysis

Curr Microbiol. 2023 Jan 21;80(2):83. doi: 10.1007/s00284-022-03157-0.

Abstract

The wetland is an important ecosystem for purifying pollutants and circulating nutrients. Numerous microorganisms contribute to maintaining this function. We obtained Flavobacterium enshiense R6S-5-6 which was isolated from Ungok (Ramsar) Wetland and conducted whole-genome sequencing to investigate what contribution R6S-5-6 could make to the wetland community. The complete genome sequence of R6S-5-6 has a size of 3,251,289 bp with 37.68% of GC content. Gene annotation revealed that R6S-5-6 has several pathways to break down pollutants, including denitrification, assimilatory sulfate reduction (ASR), and polyphosphate-accumulating process. Furthermore, R6S-5-6 has genes that can have a positive effect on plants living in wetlands, such as storing essential nutrients, promoting plant growth, and protecting plants against pathogens.

MeSH terms

  • Ecosystem*
  • Environmental Pollutants*
  • Plant Development
  • Wetlands

Substances

  • Environmental Pollutants

Supplementary concepts

  • Flavobacterium enshiense