A5008737031- Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies
- Microbial Natural Products and Biosynthesis
- Bacteriophages and microbial interactions
- Microbial Community Ecology and Physiology
- Plant Pathogens and Fungal Diseases
- Plant-Microbe Interactions and Immunity
- Marine Sponges and Natural Products
- Actinomycetales infections and treatment
- Infectious Diseases and Mycology
- Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior
- Plant Disease Resistance and Genetics
- Aquaculture disease management and microbiota
- Vibrio bacteria research studies
- Plant and Fungal Interactions Research
- Enzyme Production and Characterization
- Insect and Pesticide Research
- Identification and Quantification in Food
- Microbial Metabolism and Applications
- Plant Virus Research Studies
- Fungal Biology and Applications
- Mycorrhizal Fungi and Plant Interactions
- Mycobacterium research and diagnosis
- Plant and animal studies
- Genetics, Bioinformatics, and Biomedical Research
- Evolution and Genetic Dynamics
University of the Sunshine Coast
2015-2024
RMIT University
2017-2023
The University of Melbourne
2021-2023
Ecosystem Sciences
2023
Peter Doherty Institute
2021-2023
University of New England
2023
Sheffield Hallam University
2023
The University of Queensland
2021
Institute of Environmental Science and Research
2021
Cardiff University
2021
Abstract This article summarises the activities of Bacterial Viruses Subcommittee International Committee on Taxonomy for period March 2021−March 2022. We provide an overview new taxa proposed in 2021, approved by Executive Committee, and ratified vote Significant changes to taxonomy bacterial viruses were introduced: paraphyletic morphological families Podoviridae , Siphoviridae Myoviridae as well order Caudovirales abolished, a binomial system nomenclature species was established. In...
Microbial symbiotic communities of marine macro-organisms carry functional metabolic profiles different to the ones found terrestrially and within surrounding environments. These bacteria have increasingly been a focus microbiologists working in environments due wide array reported bioactive compounds therapeutic importance resulting various patent registrations. Revelations symbiont-directed host specific functions true nature host-symbiont interactions, combined with metagenomic advances...
To determine the effectivity of bacteriophages in controlling mass mortality striped catfish (Pangasianodon hypophthalmus) due to infections caused by Aeromonas spp. Vietnamese fish farms, against pathogenic hydrophila were isolated. A. hydrophila-phage 2 and 5 successfully isolated from water samples Saigon River Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. These phages, belonging Myoviridae family, found have broad activity spectra, even tested multiple-antibiotic-resistant isolates. The latent periods...
Hydrocarbon seeps provide inputs of petroleum hydrocarbons to widespread areas the Timor Sea. Alkanes constitute largest proportion chemical components found in crude oils, and therefore genes involved biodegradation these compounds may act as bioindicators for this ecosystem's response seepage. To assess alkane potential, diversity distribution hydroxylase (alkB) sediments Sea were studied. Deduced AlkB protein sequences derived from clone libraries identified only distantly related...
This perspective paper follows up on earlier communications bacteriophage therapy that we wrote as a multidisciplinary and intercontinental expert-panel when first met at conference hosted by the Eliava Institute in Tbilisi, Georgia 2015. In context of society is confronted with an ever-increasing number antibiotic-resistant bacteria, build previously made recommendations specifically address how Nagoya Protocol might impact further development therapy. By reviewing recently conducted case...
summary Actinomycetes isolated from carrot rhizosphere were screened for their in vitro and vivo antagonism to Pythium coloration Vaartaja, a causal agent of cavity‐spot disease carrots ( Daucus carata L.). Forty‐five streptomycete non‐streptomycete actinomycete isolates bioassay. Of these, seven which reduced or prevented lesion formation identified using cultural, morphological, physiological, biochemical cell wall characteristics as Streptomyces janthimts, S. cinerochromogenes,...
In this article, we - the Bacterial Viruses Subcommittee and Archaeal of International Committee on Taxonomy (ICTV) summarise results our activities for period March 2020 2021. We report division former in two separate Subcommittees, welcome new members, a Chair Vice Chair, give an overview taxa that were proposed 2020, approved by Executive ratified vote particular, realm, three orders, 15 families, 31 subfamilies, 734 genera 1845 species newly created or redefined (moved/promoted).
Seventeen (17) phages infective for the mycolata were isolated from six samples of activated sludge using 21 prospective hosts genera Dietzia, Gordonia, Nocardia, Rhodococcus, Tsukamurella and Mycobacterium. Their morphology indicated that they all members viral family Siphoviridae, but varied in size icosahedral head length non-contractile tail, suggesting different. This was confirmed by host-range studies with 47 strains mycolata, which showed each phage had a unique host-range, this...
Screening strategies based on the ecological knowledge of antibiotic producing microorganisms and their roles in natural environment are being increasingly employed search for novel agents. Micromonosporae common inhabitants aquatic habitats have proved to be a continuing source bioactive compounds including antibacterial antitumor The distribution frequency micromonosporae Sunshine Coast region were studied through range selective isolation procedures designed negatively select against...
Genomic information is essential for taxonomic, phylogenetic, and functional studies to comprehensively decipher the characteristics of microorganisms, explore microbiomes through metagenomics, answer fundamental questions nature human life. However, large gaps remain in available genomic sequencing published bacterial archaeal species, are even larger fungal type strains. The Global Catalogue Microorganisms (GCM) leads an internationally coordinated effort sequence strains close maps...
Mortalities of bivalve larvae and spat linked with Vibrio spp. infection have been described in hatcheries since 1959, causing potential development resistant bacteria. A reliable sustainable solution to this problem is yet be developed. Potential treatment bacterial bacteriophages gaining interest aquaculture as a more option for managing infection. This study assessed the effectiveness (Φ-5, Φ-6, Φ-7) against pathogenic isolates (USC-26004 USC-26005). These phage were found belong...
Abstract Members of the genus Nannizziopsis are emerging fungal pathogens reptiles that have been documented as cause fatal mycoses in a wide range captivity. Cases severe, proliferative dermatitis, debility and death detected multiple free-living lizard species from locations across Australia, including substantial outbreak among Eastern water dragons ( Intellagama lesueurii ) Brisbane, Queensland. We investigated this disease subset severely affected lizards identified clinically...
Microbial Resources: From Functional Existence in Nature to Applications (Elsevier, ISBN 978-0-12-804765-1) provides an exciting interdisciplinary journey covering sustainable use of microbial resources stemming from sound understanding on their functional existence nature, and utilising this knowledge for industrial biotechnological applications. Examples include: (1) molecular detection, culturing preservation bioactive microorganisms, (2) socioeconomic value deriving use, as well (3)...
A wide range of phytopathogenic fungi exist causing various plant diseases, which can lead to devastating economic, environmental, and social impacts on a global scale. One such fungus is Pyrrhoderma noxium, brown root rot disease in over 200 species variety life forms mostly the tropical subtropical regions globe. The aim this study was discover antagonistic abilities two Trichoderma strains (#5001 #5029) found be closely related reesei against P. noxium. mycoparasitic mechanism these...
D.I. KURTBÖKE, C.F. CHEN AND S.T. WILLIAMS. 1992. An isolation method was developed in which prior to inoculation soil suspensions were exposed of polyvalent phage isolated Streptomyces spp. The susceptibility streptomycetes provided a selective means reducing on plates subsequent inoculation, and this reduction persistent after long incubation periods. efficiency applicability the checked with different samples from range sources. increased chances development other genera dilution assessed.
South East Queensland is one of the fastest growing regions in Australia with a correspondingly rapid increase sewage production. In response, local councils are investing more effective and sustainable options for treatment reuse domestic industrial effluents. A novel, evaporative solar dryer system has been installed on Sunshine Coast to convert sludge into drier, usable form biosolids through radiation exposure resulting decreased moisture concentration pathogen reduction. Solar-dried...
A near-shore marine intertidal environment-associated Streptomyces isolate (USC-633) from the Sunshine Coast Region of Queensland, Australia, cultivated under a range chemically defined and complex media to determine optimal parameters resulting in secretion diverse array secondary metabolites with antimicrobial properties against various antibiotic resistant bacteria.Following extraction, fractioning re-testing active resulted persistent antibacterial activity Escherichia coli (Migula)...
Microbial products are a promising source for drug leads as result of their unique structural diversity. However, reisolation already known natural significantly hampers the discovery process, and it is therefore important to incorporate effective microbial isolate selection dereplication protocols early in product studies. We have developed systematic approach prioritization isolates based on heteronuclear single-quantum correlation–total correlation spectroscopy (HSQC–TOCSY) nuclear...
The emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and decrease in the discovery rate novel antibiotics takes mankind back to ‘pre-antibiotic era' search for alternative treatments. Bacteriophages have been one promising agents which can be utilised medicinal biological control purposes agriculture related fields. idea treat bacterial infections with phages came out pioneering work Félix d‘Hérelle but this was overshadowed by success antibiotics. Recent renewed interest phage therapy is dictated...