André Lipski
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View article: Chryseobacterium hilariae sp. nov., Sphingomonas larreae sp. nov., Sphingomonas astragali sp. nov., Sphingomonas radicis sp. nov., Variovorax stachyos sp. nov., Parapedobacter brassicae sp. nov., Neorhizobium descurainiae sp. nov., and Erwinia artemisiae sp. nov. isolated from dry soils revealing a diverse plant growth promoting potential
Chryseobacterium hilariae sp. nov., Sphingomonas larreae sp. nov., Sphingomonas astragali sp. nov., Sphingomonas radicis sp. nov., Variovorax stachyos sp. nov., Parapedobacter brassicae sp. nov., Neorhizobium descurainiae sp. nov., and Erwinia artemisiae sp. nov. isolated from dry soils revealing a diverse plant growth promoting potential Open
Bacteria belonging to the genera Chryseobacterium, Sphingomonas, Variovorax, Neorhizobium, Parapedobacter and Erwinia have been isolated from different soils and have also been shown to exhibit plant growth promoting (PGP) features. A poly…
View article: Long-read 16S amplicon analyses and improved cultivation techniques as joined approach for the identification of viable bacterial populations in silage
Long-read 16S amplicon analyses and improved cultivation techniques as joined approach for the identification of viable bacterial populations in silage Open
Aims Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) are crucial for the quality and preservation of silage. Exploration and isolation of the key microbiome are important for improving fermentation processes. While cultivation-dependent methods enable the isol…
View article: Pseudoalteromonas holothuriae sp. nov., isolated from the sea cucumber Holothuria forskali
Pseudoalteromonas holothuriae sp. nov., isolated from the sea cucumber Holothuria forskali Open
Two motile bacterial strains, designated as cfHf56-1 T and SW 252, were isolated from the coelomic fluid of Holothuria forskali and from the surrounding seawater at the animal sampling site, respectively. The sea cucumber was collected in …
View article: Does Antibiotic Use Contribute to Biofilm Resistance in Sink Drains? A Case Study from Four German Hospital Wards
Does Antibiotic Use Contribute to Biofilm Resistance in Sink Drains? A Case Study from Four German Hospital Wards Open
Backgound. As biofilms are known to harbour (multi-)resistant species, their presence in health settings must be considered critical. Although there is evidence that bacteria spread from drains to the outside, there is still a lack of rese…
View article: Greenhouse gas and volatile organic compound emissions of additive-treated whole-plant maize silage: part A—anaerobic fermentation period
Greenhouse gas and volatile organic compound emissions of additive-treated whole-plant maize silage: part A—anaerobic fermentation period Open
Background Silage emits climate- and environment-relevant gases during fermentation and feed-out periods. This trial aimed to determine the unknown carbon dioxide (CO 2 ), methane, nitrous oxide, ethanol, and ethyl acetate emissions of con…
View article: Circular genomes of two bacterial strains capable of growing in a CO <sub>2</sub> -containing atmosphere
Circular genomes of two bacterial strains capable of growing in a CO <sub>2</sub> -containing atmosphere Open
The bacterial strains Brochothrix thermosphacta DH-B18 and Rathayibacter sp. DH-RSZ4 were isolated from raw sausage and escalope samples and grown in a CO 2 -rich modified atmosphere. Here, we present both circular genomes obtained by nano…
View article: Corynebacterium suedekumii sp. nov and Corynebacterium breve sp. nov., isolated from raw cow’s milk
Corynebacterium suedekumii sp. nov and Corynebacterium breve sp. nov., isolated from raw cow’s milk Open
Four Gram-positive, rod-shaped, none-sporeforming, non-motile isolates were obtained from various raw milk samples taken from the cooling tank on a research farm in Königswinter, Germany. Based on phylogenetic analysis of the 16S rRNA gene…
View article: Fungi under Modified Atmosphere—The Effects of CO2 Stress on Cell Membranes and Description of New Yeast Stenotrophomyces fumitolerans gen. nov., sp. nov.
Fungi under Modified Atmosphere—The Effects of CO2 Stress on Cell Membranes and Description of New Yeast Stenotrophomyces fumitolerans gen. nov., sp. nov. Open
High levels of carbon dioxide are known to inhibit the growth of microorganisms. A total of twenty strains of filamentous fungi and yeasts were isolated from habitats with enriched carbon dioxide concentration. Most strains were derived fr…
View article: A novel<i>Nitrospira</i>lineage isolated from activated sludge using elevated temperatures
A novel<i>Nitrospira</i>lineage isolated from activated sludge using elevated temperatures Open
The genus Nitrospira represents the dominant nitrite-oxidizing clade in most wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) globally, and several Nitrospira strains have been isolated from activated sludge. Using a pre-enrichment strategy with altern…
View article: Phenotypic and genomic assessment of the potential threat of human spaceflight-relevant Staphylococcus capitis isolates under stress conditions
Phenotypic and genomic assessment of the potential threat of human spaceflight-relevant Staphylococcus capitis isolates under stress conditions Open
Previous studies have reported that spaceflight specific conditions such as microgravity lead to changes in bacterial physiology and resistance behavior including increased expression of virulence factors, enhanced biofilm formation and de…
View article: Paenalcaligenes niemegkensis sp. nov., a novel species of the family Alcaligenaceae isolated from plastic waste
Paenalcaligenes niemegkensis sp. nov., a novel species of the family Alcaligenaceae isolated from plastic waste Open
Strain NGK35 T is a motile, Gram-stain-negative, rod-shaped (1.0–2.1 µm long and 0.6–0.8 µm wide), aerobic bacterium that was isolated from plastic-polluted landfill soil. The strain grew at temperatures between 6 and 37 °C (optimum, 28 °C…
View article: Nocardioides alcanivorans sp. nov., a novel hexadecane-degrading species isolated from plastic waste
Nocardioides alcanivorans sp. nov., a novel hexadecane-degrading species isolated from plastic waste Open
Strain NGK65 T , a novel hexadecane degrading, non-motile, Gram-positive, rod-to-coccus shaped, aerobic bacterium, was isolated from plastic polluted soil sampled at a landfill. Strain NGK65 T hydrolysed casein, gelatin, urea and was catal…
View article: The C50 carotenoid bacterioruberin regulates membrane fluidity in pink-pigmented Arthrobacter species
The C50 carotenoid bacterioruberin regulates membrane fluidity in pink-pigmented Arthrobacter species Open
Carotenoids have several crucial biological functions and are part of the cold adaptation mechanism of some bacteria. Some pink-pigmented Arthrobacter species produce the rare C 50 carotenoid bacterioruberin, whose function in these bacter…
View article: A Multi-Sensor Mini-Bioreactor to Preselect Silage Inoculants by Tracking Metabolic Activity in situ During Fermentation
A Multi-Sensor Mini-Bioreactor to Preselect Silage Inoculants by Tracking Metabolic Activity in situ During Fermentation Open
The microbiome in silage may vary substantially from the onset to the completion of fermentation. Improved additives and inoculants are being developed to accelerate the ensiling process, to enhance fermentation quality, and to delay spoil…
View article: Menaquinone-mediated regulation of membrane fluidity is relevant for fitness of Listeria monocytogenes
Menaquinone-mediated regulation of membrane fluidity is relevant for fitness of Listeria monocytogenes Open
Listeria monocytogenes is a food-borne pathogen with the ability to grow at low temperatures down to − 0.4 °C. Maintaining cytoplasmic membrane fluidity by changing the lipid membrane composition is important during growth at low temperatu…
View article: Growth interferences between bacterial strains from raw cow's milk and their impact on growth of <i>Listeria monocytogenes</i> and <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i>
Growth interferences between bacterial strains from raw cow's milk and their impact on growth of <i>Listeria monocytogenes</i> and <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> Open
This study demonstrates growth-inhibiting and also growth-enhancing interactions between raw milk bacteria, which must be considered when predicting bacterial growth and spoilage in food. A Ps. protegens strain isolated from raw milk showe…
View article: Low membrane fluidity triggers lipid phase separation and protein segregation <i>in vivo</i>
Low membrane fluidity triggers lipid phase separation and protein segregation <i>in vivo</i> Open
All living organisms adapt their membrane lipid composition in response to changes in their environment or diet. These conserved membrane-adaptive processes have been studied extensively. However, key concepts of membrane biology linked to…
View article: Bacterial community composition of biofilms in milking machines of two dairy farms assessed by a combination of culture-dependent and –independent methods
Bacterial community composition of biofilms in milking machines of two dairy farms assessed by a combination of culture-dependent and –independent methods Open
Dairy biofilms as a source of contamination of milk and its products are of great concern in the dairy industry. For a reliable risk assessment, knowledge about the microbial community composition of biofilms in the milking systems of dair…
View article: Microbial communities in the nepheloid layers and hypoxic zones of the Canary Current upwelling system
Microbial communities in the nepheloid layers and hypoxic zones of the Canary Current upwelling system Open
Eastern boundary upwelling systems ( EBUS s) are among the most productive marine environments in the world. The Canary Current upwelling system off the coast of Mauritania and Morocco is the second most productive of the four EBUS , where…
View article: Increased Isoprenoid Quinone Concentration Modulates Membrane Fluidity in Listeria monocytogenes at Low Growth Temperatures
Increased Isoprenoid Quinone Concentration Modulates Membrane Fluidity in Listeria monocytogenes at Low Growth Temperatures Open
Listeria monocytogenes is a food pathogen capable of growing at a broad temperature range from 50°C to refrigerator temperatures. A key requirement for bacterial activity and growth at low temperatures is the ability to adjust the membrane…