Characterization of toxin systems of Paenibacillus strains isolated from honeybees.

ABSTRACT: Paenibacillus is a large genus of Gram-positive bacteria isolated from a wide range of sources. Members of this genus have attracted significant research as plant growth promoters as well as pathogens of both plants and animals. Extensive studies have been conducted on Paenibacillus larvae, the causative agent of American Foul Brood in honeybees, but little is known about other closely related species associated with honeybees, such as Paenibacillus apiarius or Paenibacillus thiaminolyticus. These bacterial species have been isolated from dead honeybee larvae and are believed to be secondary invaders as opposed to primary pathogens. We utilized genome mining efforts to explore the number and diversity of toxins present in multiple species of Paenibacillus, with major emphasis on a potentia

SUBMITTER: Pannullo A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12381145 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature