Genomic architecture of three newly isolated unclassified Butyrivibrio species elucidate their potential role in the rumen ecosystem.

One cellulose-degrading strain CB08 and two xylan-degrading strains XB500-5 and X503 were isolated from buffalo rumen. All the strains were designated as putative novel species of Butyrivibrio based on phylogeny, phylogenomy, digital DNA-DNA hybridization, and average nucleotide identity with their closest type strains. The draft genome length of CB08 was ~3.

A review on microbial diversity and genetic markers involved in methanogenic degradation of hydrocarbons: futuristic prospects of biofuel recovery from contaminated regions.

Microbial activities within oil reservoirs have adversely impacted the world's majority of oil by lowering its quality, thereby increasing its recovery and refining cost. Moreover, conventional method of extraction leaves behind nearly two-thirds of the fossil fuels in the oil fields. This huge potential can be extracted if engineered methanogenic consortium is adapted to convert the hydrocarbons into natural gas.

In silico analysis of phylogeny, structure, and function of arsenite oxidase from unculturable microbiome of arsenic contaminated soil.

Background: Arsenite oxidase (EC 1.20.2.

Computational-based insights into the phylogeny, structure, and function of alkane-1-monooxygenase.

Alkane-1-monooxygenase of alkanotrophic species has been characterized using standard bioinformatics tools to investigate phylogenetic relationships, and three-dimensional structure and functions. Results revealed that activity of the alkane-1-monooxygenase would be optimum in alkaline pH as their isoelectric points were in the range of 7.5 to 9.

Genome Sequencing and Comparative Transcriptomics Provide a Holistic View of 4-Nitrophenol Degradation and Concurrent Fatty Acid Catabolism by sp. Strain BUPNP1.

sp.strain BUPNP1 can utilize the priority environmental pollutant 4-nitrophenol (4-NP) as its sole source of carbon and energy. In this study, genome and transcriptome sequencing were used to gain mechanistic insights into 4-NP degradation.