This review provides a state-of-the-art description of the performance of Sanger cycle
sequencing of the 16S rRNA gene for routine identification of bacteria in the clinical …

In the 1990s several biocontrol agents on that contained Burkholderia strains were
registered by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). After risk …

The class Alphaproteobacteria is comprised of a diverse assemblage of Gram-negative
bacteria that includes organisms of varying morphologies, physiologies and habitat …

Ocean warming threatens corals and the coral reef ecosystem. Nevertheless, corals can be
adapted to their thermal environment and inherit heat tolerance across generations. In …

Infection of the airways remains the primary cause of morbidity and mortality in persons with
cystic fibrosis (CF). This review describes salient features of the epidemiologies of microbial …

BACKGROUND: Improvement in lung function after macrolide antibiotic therapy has been
attributed to reduction in bronchial infection by specific bacteria. However, the airway might …

In the last decade, as a result of the widespread use of PCR and DNA sequencing, 16S
rDNA sequencing has played a pivotal role in the accurate identification of bacterial isolates …

Burkholderia is an incredibly diverse and versatile Gram-negative genus, within which over
80 species have been formally named and multiple other genotypic groups likely represent …

Background Roots are the primary site for plant-microbe interactions. Among the three root-
associated layers (ie, rhizosphere, rhizoplane, and endorhiza), the rhizoplane is a key …

SUMMARY A select group of microorganisms inhabit the airways of individuals with cystic
fibrosis. Once established within the pulmonary environment in these patients, many of …