The genus Pseudomonas described in 1894 is one of the most diverse and ubiquitous
bacterial genera which encompass species isolated worldwide. In the last years more than …

Abstract The Genomes OnLine Database (GOLD)(https://gold. jgi. doe. gov/) at the
Department of Energy Joint Genome Institute (DOE-JGI) continues to maintain its role as one …

Challenges in cultivating microorganisms have limited the phylogenetic diversity of currently
available microbial genomes. This is being addressed by advances in sequencing …

Taxonomy is often criticized for being too conservative and too slow and having limited
relevance because it has not taken into consideration the latest methods and findings. Yet …

Abstract The Genomes Online Database (GOLD)(https://gold. jgi. doe. gov) is an open online
resource, which maintains an up-to-date catalog of genome and metagenome projects in the …

Genome analysis is one of the main criteria for description of new taxa. Availability of
genome sequences for all the actinobacteria with a valid nomenclature will, however …

The order Methylococcales constitutes the methanotrophs–bacteria that can metabolize
methane, a potent greenhouse gas, as their sole source of energy. These bacteria are …

There is a need to clarify relationships within the actinobacterial genus Micromonospora, the
type genus of the family Micromonosporaceae, given its biotechnological and ecological …

Bradyrhizobium is thought to be the largest and most diverse rhizobial genus, but this is not
reflected in the number of described species. Although it was one of the first rhizobial genera …

Short-chain alkanes (SCA; C2-C4) emitted from geological sources contribute to
photochemical pollution and ozone production in the atmosphere. Microorganisms that …