G. C. diCenzo

Taxonomic distribution of SbmA/BacA and BacA-like antimicrobial peptide transporters suggests independent recruitment and convergent evolution in host-microbe interactions

This study identifies the distribution of SbmA/BacA and BclA antimicrobial peptide transporters across bacteria, showing convergent evolution and their role in host-microbe interactions.

Comparative genomic analysis of Bradyrhizobium strains with natural variability in the efficiency of nitrogen fixation, competitiveness, and adaptation to stressful edaphoclimatic conditions

This study compares genomic variations in Bradyrhizobium strains to understand differences in nitrogen fixation, competitiveness, and adaptation to stressful soils.

Metabolic connections between folate and peptidoglycan pathways in Pseudomonas aeruginosa inform rational design of a dual-action inhibitor

This study identifies metabolic links between folate and peptidoglycan pathways in Pseudomonas aeruginosa and uses these insights to design a dual-action inhibitor that overcomes antibiotic resistance.

Refining the taxonomy of the order Hyphomicrobiales (Rhizobiales) based on whole genome comparisons of over 130 genus type strains

This paper proposes a genome-based framework to refine the taxonomy of the Hyphomicrobiales order by reassigning genera to families based on core-genome phylogenies and amino acid identity thresholds.

Complete genome sequences of the species type strains Sinorhizobium garamanticum LMG 24692T and Sinorhizobium numidicum LMG 27395T and CIP 109850T

The paper reports complete genome sequences of three Sinorhizobium type strains and confirms their species status through genomic analysis.

Genomics of the "tumorigenes" clade of the family Rhizobiaceae and description of Rhizobium rhododendri sp. nov.

The paper describes a novel Rhizobium species, R. rhododendri, isolated from rhododendron crown gall disease, and presents genomic and phenotypic analyses of tumorigenic Rhizobium strains.

Whole genome sequencing of three mesorhizobia isolated from northern Canada to identify genomic adaptations promoting nodulation in cold climates

The paper sequenced three mesorhizobia from northern Canada to identify genomic adaptations that enhance nodulation in cold climates, finding that key nodulation genes are located on a symbiotic megaplasmid and showing climate-specific genetic variations.

Brachypodium antifreeze protein gene products inhibit ice recrystallization, attenuate ice nucleation, and reduce immune response

This study identifies Brachypodium AFP genes encoding proteins that inhibit ice recrystallization, reduce ice nucleation, and suppress immune responses to pathogen signals.

Cold-inducible promoter-driven knockdown of Brachypodium antifreeze proteins confers freeze sensitivity

This paper shows that using a cold-inducible promoter to knock down Brachypodium antifreeze proteins reduces freeze tolerance without developmental defects, confirming their role in freeze protection.

Reference nodule transcriptomes for Melilotus officinalis and Medicago sativa cv. Algonquin

The paper reports nodule transcriptome assemblies for two legumes, identifying differences in NCR peptide profiles that may explain symbiotic compatibility differences with rhizobia.

Taxonomy of Rhizobiaceae revisited: proposal of a new framework for genus delimitation

The paper proposes a new framework for genus delimitation in Rhizobiaceae based on core-genome phylogeny and cpAAI thresholds, leading to reclassifications of several species.

The Brachypodium distachyon cold-acclimated plasma membrane proteome is primed for stress resistance

This study identifies cold-acclimated plasma membrane proteins in Brachypodium distachyon, revealing stress response mechanisms and potential for improving frost resistance in monocots.

DNA methylation in Ensifer species during free-living growth and during nitrogen-fixing symbiosis with Medicago spp.

The paper identifies DNA methylation patterns in Ensifer species during free-living growth and symbiosis, showing changes in GANTC motif methylation linked to cell cycle and differentiation.

Proteobacteria encode diverse flg22 peptides that elicit varying immune responses in Arabidopsis thaliana

The paper investigates flg22 immunogenicity across Proteobacteria classes in Arabidopsis thaliana, finding significant variation in immune response strength.

Dissecting transcriptomic signatures of genotype x genotype interactions during the initiation of plant-rhizobium symbiosis

This study investigates how plant and rhizobial genotypes influence the transcriptional response of rhizobia during the initiation of plant-rhizobium symbiosis, finding significant genotype x genotype interactions.

Symbiotic and non-symbiotic members of the genus Ensifer (syn. Sinorhizobium) are separated into two clades based on comparative genomics and high-throughput phenotyping

The paper uses comparative genomics and phenotyping to show that Ensifer strains are divided into symbiotic and non-symbiotic clades, with distinct genetic and phenotypic traits.