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Pseudomonas aeruginosa—a microscopic eco-warrior—breaks down toxic waste, cleaning up oil spills and polluted waters. This resilient bacterium thrives in harsh environments, turning pollution into a thing of the past!
Pseudomonas species are commonly found in soil, water, and hospital environments due to their adaptability and resistance to harsh conditions. Their ability to thrive in diverse habitats is due to their metabolic versatility and biofilm formation.
Pseudomonas aeruginosa plays a key ecological role by contributing to nutrient cycling, particularly in the breakdown of organic matter and pollutants in soil and water. Its ability to degrade hydrocarbons and heavy metals makes it essential for bioremediation, helping maintain ecosystem balance and reducing environmental contaminants.
https://www.pnas.org/doi/abs/10.1073/pnas.0832438100
One article on the challenges and conservation of microbial resources is focused on threats to bacterial populations from habitat destruction and pollution, and ethical considerations in bioprospecting and genetic engineering. It also discusses the sustainable use of microbial resources for biotechnology and conservation efforts
Kingdom: Bacteria, Phylum: Proteobacteria, Class: Gammaproteobacteria, Order: Pseudomonadales,Family: Pseudomonadaceae, Genus: Pseudomonas, Species: Pseudomona aeruginosa
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2589014X24000550
https://www.mdpi.com/2079-7737/12/5/668
Biosurfactant Production: Synthesizes rhamnolipids, glycolipid biosurfactants useful in bioremediation, enhanced oil recovery, and as emulsifying agents in various industries.
Enzyme Production: Produces cold-adapted enzymes like lipases and proteases, valuable in food, textile, and pharmaceutical industries due to their activity at low temperatures.
