sp. nov., a potently antifungal bacterium isolated from moss.

A novel strain, 681, was isolated from a moss sample taken from the Chrutzelried woods in Canton Zürich, Switzerland. The strain showed potent activity against several fungi and oomycetes. It was affiliated to the genus by 16S rRNA gene sequence phylogeny.

Tn-seq profiling reveals that NodS of the beta-rhizobium Paraburkholderia phymatum is detrimental for nodulating soybean.

The beta-rhizobial strain Paraburkholderia phymatum STM815 is noteworthy for its wide host range in nodulating legumes, primarily mimosoids (over 50 different species) but also some papilionoids. It cannot, however, nodulate soybean (Glycine max [L.] Merr.

Functional biosynthetic stereodivergence in a gene cluster via a dihydrosydnone N-oxide.

Chirality plays a critical role in the biochemistry of life and often only one enantiomeric series is observed (homochirality). Only a few natural products have been obtained as racemates, e.g.

RNA-Seq reveals that Pseudomonas aeruginosa mounts growth medium-dependent competitive responses when sensing diffusible cues from Burkholderia cenocepacia.

Most habitats host diverse bacterial communities, offering opportunities for inter-species interactions. While competition might often dominate such interactions, little is known about whether bacteria can sense competitors and mount adequate responses. The competition sensing hypothesis proposes that bacteria can use cues such as nutrient stress and cell damage to prepare for battle.