Review article

Two Tales of Prokaryotic Genomic Diversity: Escherichia coli and Halophiles

Lejla Pašić ; Department of Biology, Biotechnical Faculty, University of Ljubljana, Večna pot 111, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
Jerneja Ambrožič Avguštin ; Department of Biology, Biotechnical Faculty, University of Ljubljana, Večna pot 111, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
Marjanca Starčič Erjavec ; Department of Biology, Biotechnical Faculty, University of Ljubljana, Večna pot 111, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
Blagajana Herzog-Velikonja ; Department of Biology, Biotechnical Faculty, University of Ljubljana, Večna pot 111, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
Zdravko Podlesek ; Department of Biology, Biotechnical Faculty, University of Ljubljana, Večna pot 111, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
Darja Žgur-Bertok ; Department of Biology, Biotechnical Faculty, University of Ljubljana, Večna pot 111, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia

Abstract

Prokaryotes are generally characterized by vast genomic diversity that has been shaped by mutations, horizontal gene transfer, bacteriocins and phage predation. Enormous genetic diversity has developed as a result of stresses imposed in harsh environments and the ability of microorganisms to adapt. Two examples of prokaryotic diversity are presented: on intraspecies level, exemplified by Escherichia coli, and the diversity of the hypersaline environment, with the discussion of food-related health issues and biotechnological potential.

Keywords

Escherichia coli; genomic diversity; antibiotic resistance; SOS response; bacteriocins; metagenomics

Hrčak ID:

122340

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/122340

Publication date:

15.6.2014.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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