Microbial Communities in and Around the Siboglinid Tubeworms from the South Yungan East Ridge Cold Seep Offshore Southwestern Taiwan at the Northern South China Sea.

To date, only a few microbial community studies of cold seeps at the South China Sea (SCS) have been reported. The cold seep dominated by tubeworms was discovered at South Yungan East Ridge (SYER) offshore southwestern Taiwan by miniROV. The tubeworms were identified and proposed as sp.

gen. nov., sp. nov., a novel methanoarchaeon isolated from cold seep sediment and reclassification of as gen. nov., comb. nov.

A hydrogenotrophic methanoarchaeon, designated strain FWC-SCC4, was isolated from cold seep sediment of Four-Way Closure Ridge, offshore southwestern Taiwan. Strain FWC-SCC4utilizes H/CO or formate, but not acetate, secondary alcohols, methylamines, methanol or ethanol for growth and methane production. Yeast extract is required for growth.

Effects of different microplastic types on soil physicochemical properties, enzyme activities, and bacterial communities.

Global concern continues to mount regarding the accumulation of microplastics (MPs) in soil. However, little is known about how various types of MPs influence the properties of soil ecosystems. Here, we evaluated the effects of six different types of MPs, including low-density polyethylene (LDPE), polyamide (PA), polystyrene (PS), polyhydroxy-alkanoates (PHA), polybutadiene styrene (PBS), and polylactide (PLA), on soil physicochemical properties, enzyme activities, and microbial communities.

Six novel species of the genus isolated from various environments in Taiwan.

Taiwan is situated in the subtropical region and its geographical location and topographical features contribute to a rich ecological diversity and scenic landscapes. We investigated the diversity of methanogens in different environments of Taiwan using a culture-dependent method. This report presents the characterization and taxonomy of six hydrogenotrophic methanogens obtained from cold seep sediments (strain FWC-SCC1 and FWC-SCC3), marine sediments (strain CWC-02 and YWC-01), estuarine sediments (strain Afa-1), and a hot spring well (strain Wushi-C6) in Taiwan.

The complete genome sequence of sp. strain MB35-C1, isolated from the sewage sludge.

Here, we report the complete genome sequence of sp. strain MB35-C1, which was isolated from sewage sludge at the Wastewater Treatment Plant of Sanming Steel Co. Ltd.

The complete genome sequence of sp. MB14-C6, isolated from the lake waters of Donghu, Wuhan City, China.

Here, we report the complete genome sequence of sp. strain MB14-C6, which was isolated from the lake waters of Donghu, situated at Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China. The genome of strain MB14-C6 was chosen for further species delineation and comparative genomic analysis.

Characterization of the complete mitochondrial genome of an endemic species in China, (Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae: Satyrinae) and phylogenetic analysis within Satyrinae.

The mitochondrial genome (mitogenome) has been extensively used as molecular markers in determining the insect phylogenetic relationships. In order to resolve the relationships among tribes and subtribes of Satyrinae at the mitochondrial genomic level, we obtained the complete mitogenome of (Oberthür, 1890) (Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae: Satyrinae) with a size of 15,259 bp. The mitogenome consisted of 37 typical genes, including 13 protein-coding genes (PCGs), 2 ribosomal RNA genes (rRNAs), 22 transfer RNA genes (tRNAs), and an A + T-rich region.

gen. nov., sp. nov., the first oceanic methanogen, isolated from potential methane hydrate bearing area offshore southwestern Taiwan.

A novel mesophilic, hydrogenotrophic methanogen, strain CWC-04, was obtained from a sediment sample extracted from a gravity core retrieved at station 22 within the KP-9 area off the southwestern coast of Taiwan during the ORIII-1368 cruise in 2009. Cells of strain CWC-04 were rod-shaped, 1.4-2.

Enhancing the Proton Exchange Membrane in Tubular Air-Cathode Microbial Fuel Cells through a Hydrophobic Polymer Coating on a Hydrogel.

The usage time of air-cathode microbial fuel cells (MFCs) is significantly influenced by the moisture content within the proton exchange membrane (PEM). Therefore, enhancing the water retention capability of the PEM by applying a hydrophobic polymer coating to its surface has extended the PEM's usage time by three times and increased MFCs' operational duration by 66%. Moreover, the hydrophobic nature of the polymer coating reduces contamination on the PEM and prevents anode liquid from permeating into the air cathode.

Complete genome sequence of sp. strain MB30-C6, isolated from sewage sludge of the wastewater treatment plant at a steel factory.

We report the complete genome sequence of sp. strain MB30-C6, which was isolated from the dehydrated sludge collected at the wastewater treatment plant of Sanming Steel Co. Ltd.

Whole-genome sequencing of sp. strain MB27-C1, isolated from the wastewater treatment plant of a steel mill.

Here, we report the complete genome sequence of sp. strain MB27-C1, which was isolated from sewage sludge collected at the wastewater treatment plant of Sanming Steel Co. Ltd.

Diversity and community composition of strictly anaerobic and culturable bacteria from the feces of Styrofoam-fed larvae: a culturomics-based study.

Introduction: In recent years, researchers have been exploring the plastic-degrading abilities of bacteria residing in the guts of Styrofoam-eating larvae. However, none of the reported strains have displayed highly efficient plastic degradation capabilities, and it's noteworthy that none of the existing studies have focused on strictly anaerobic microbes.

Methods: In this study, we exclusively fed Styrofoam to larvae and examined how this dietary change influence the gut's bacterial community composition, as observed through fecal bacteria using bacterial 16S rRNA gene amplicon sequencing and the small-scale culturomics method with 20 types of anaerobic media under four different conditions.

The complete genome sequence of sp. MB12-C1, isolated from the feces of black soldier fly larvae.

Here, we present the complete genome sequence of sp. MB12-C1 (= BCRC 81406), isolated from the feces of black soldier fly () larvae. The genome of strain MB12-C1 was chosen for further species classification and comparative genomic analysis.

Complete genome sequence of sp. MB09-C3, isolated from the feces of the black soldier fly larvae.

Here, we report the complete genome sequence of sp. MB09-C3 (= BCRC 81405), isolated from the feces of black soldier fly () larvae. The genome of strain MB09-C3 was selected for further species delineation and comparative genomic analysis.

Complete genome sequence of sp. QWL-01, isolated from sewage sludge.

Here, we report the complete genome sequence of sp. QWL-01 (= BCRC 81396), isolated from sewage sludge of the Wastewater Treatment Plant of Sanming Steel Co. Ltd.

Microplastics in the soil environment: Focusing on the sources, its transformation and change in morphology.

Microplastics (MPs) are small plastic pieces less than 5 mm in size. Previous studies have focused on the sources, transports, and fates of MPs in marine or sediment environments. However, limited attention has been given to the role of land as the primary source of MPs, and how plastic polymers are transformed into MPs through biological or abiotic effects during the transport process remains unclear.

Complete Genome Sequence of sp. Strain Yu-01, Isolated from the Feces of the Black Soldier Fly.

We report the complete genome sequence of sp. strain Yu-01 (=BCRC 81391), isolated from the feces of black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae. This fly has increasingly been gaining attention because of its usefulness for recycling organic waste.

Complete Genome Sequence of Methanofollis aquaemaris BCRC 16166, Isolated from a Marine Aquaculture Fishpond.

The hydrogenotrophic methanogen Methanofollis aquaemaris BCRC 16166 (= N2F9704 = DSM 14661) was isolated from a marine aquaculture fishpond near Wang-gong (Taiwan, Republic of China). The genome of strain BCRC 16166 was selected for sequencing in order to provide further information about the species delineation and its infected virus.

Draft Genomes of Methanocalculus taiwanensis P2F9704a and Methanocalculus chunghsingensis K1F9705b, Hydrogenotrophic Methanogens Belonging to the Family .

The family comprises hydrogen- and formate-utilizing methanogens. Here, we report two additional draft genome sequences of , those of Methanocalculus taiwanensis P2F9704a (equivalent to BCRC 16182 and DSM 14663) and Methanocalculus chunghsingensis K1F9705b (equivalent to DSM 14646 and OCM 772), which were selected for further species delineation and comparative genomic analyses.

sp. nov., isolated from the saline Lake Tus in Siberia.

A halotolerant, psychrotolerant and methylotrophic methanogen, strain SY-01, was isolated from the saline Lake Tus in Siberia. Cells of strain SY-01 were non-motile, cocci and 0.8-1.

Comparative genomic analyses reveal trehalose synthase genes as the signature in genus Methanoculleus.

To date, the only methanoarchaea isolated directly from methane hydrate bearing sediments were Methanoculleus submarinus Nankai-1 and Methanoculleus sp. MH98A. Here, we provide the genome of Methanoculleus taiwanensis CYW4 isolated from the deep-sea subseafloor sediment at the Deformation Front offshore southwestern Taiwan, where methane hydrate deposits are likely located.