The biology and the importance of Photobacterium species.

Appl Microbiol Biotechnol

Enzyme and Microbial Technology Research Center, Faculty of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 UPM, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia.

Published: June 2017

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  • Photobacterium species are Gram-negative coccobacilli found in marine environments worldwide, with some species known for their luminescent abilities.
  • Approximately 23 species and 2 subspecies have been validated, and genomic studies on a few of these species have been conducted.
  • They are significant for their production of essential compounds like polyunsaturated fatty acids and antibacterial agents and have applications in food and environmental monitoring, as well as in detecting drowned victims.

Article Abstract

Photobacterium species are Gram-negative coccobacilli which are distributed in marine habitats worldwide. Some species are unique because of their capability to produce luminescence. Taxonomically, about 23 species and 2 subspecies are validated to date. Genomes from a few Photobacterium spp. have been sequenced and studied. They are considered a special group of bacteria because some species are capable of producing essential polyunsaturated fatty acids, antibacterial compounds, lipases, esterases and asparaginases. They are also used as biosensors in food and environmental monitoring and detectors of drown victim, as well as an important symbiont.

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