Harnessing the Ecological and Genomic Adaptability of the Bacterial Genus Massilia for Environmental and Industrial Applications
ABSTRACT The bacterial genus Massilia was first described in 1998, and since then has attracted growing interest due to its ecological plasticity and biotechnological promise. Certain species of the genus Massilia inhabit a variety of ecosystems, from arid deserts to polar glaciers, and exhibit uniq...
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| description | ABSTRACT The bacterial genus Massilia was first described in 1998, and since then has attracted growing interest due to its ecological plasticity and biotechnological promise. Certain species of the genus Massilia inhabit a variety of ecosystems, from arid deserts to polar glaciers, and exhibit unique adaptations such as resistance to cold and heat. In contaminated environments, some members of Massilia contribute significantly to the detoxification of heavy metals and the degradation of organic pollutants, presenting them as promising agents for bioremediation. In addition, Massilia species improve plant resistance and facilitate pollutant absorption in phytoremediation strategies. New research also highlights their potential as bioindicators of environmental health, given their abundance in anthropogenically influenced ecosystems and airborne microbial communities. In addition to their ecological roles, some Massilia species have potential in biotechnological applications by producing biopolymers and secondary metabolites. Here, we integrate findings across various habitats to present a comprehensive overview of the ecological and biotechnological importance of the genus Massilia. We highlight critical knowledge gaps and propose future research directions to fully harness the potential of this not fully explored bacterial genus to address environmental challenges, including contamination. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-14101caa96d5437eb5c9951af473f79a2025-08-20T01:57:01ZengWileyMicrobial Biotechnology1751-79152025-05-01185n/an/a10.1111/1751-7915.70156Harnessing the Ecological and Genomic Adaptability of the Bacterial Genus Massilia for Environmental and Industrial ApplicationsKamyar Amirhosseini0Mehrdad Alizadeh1Hamed Azarbad2Department of Soil Science, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources University of Tehran Tehran IranDepartment of Plant Pathology, Faculty of Agriculture Tarbiat Modares University Tehran IranDepartment of Biology, Evolutionary Ecology of Plants Philipps‐University Marburg Marburg GermanyABSTRACT The bacterial genus Massilia was first described in 1998, and since then has attracted growing interest due to its ecological plasticity and biotechnological promise. Certain species of the genus Massilia inhabit a variety of ecosystems, from arid deserts to polar glaciers, and exhibit unique adaptations such as resistance to cold and heat. In contaminated environments, some members of Massilia contribute significantly to the detoxification of heavy metals and the degradation of organic pollutants, presenting them as promising agents for bioremediation. In addition, Massilia species improve plant resistance and facilitate pollutant absorption in phytoremediation strategies. New research also highlights their potential as bioindicators of environmental health, given their abundance in anthropogenically influenced ecosystems and airborne microbial communities. In addition to their ecological roles, some Massilia species have potential in biotechnological applications by producing biopolymers and secondary metabolites. Here, we integrate findings across various habitats to present a comprehensive overview of the ecological and biotechnological importance of the genus Massilia. We highlight critical knowledge gaps and propose future research directions to fully harness the potential of this not fully explored bacterial genus to address environmental challenges, including contamination.https://doi.org/10.1111/1751-7915.70156airbornecontaminantsMassiliamicrobiomesstress |
| spellingShingle | Kamyar Amirhosseini Mehrdad Alizadeh Hamed Azarbad Harnessing the Ecological and Genomic Adaptability of the Bacterial Genus Massilia for Environmental and Industrial Applications Microbial Biotechnology airborne contaminants Massilia microbiomes stress |
| title | Harnessing the Ecological and Genomic Adaptability of the Bacterial Genus Massilia for Environmental and Industrial Applications |
| title_full | Harnessing the Ecological and Genomic Adaptability of the Bacterial Genus Massilia for Environmental and Industrial Applications |
| title_fullStr | Harnessing the Ecological and Genomic Adaptability of the Bacterial Genus Massilia for Environmental and Industrial Applications |
| title_full_unstemmed | Harnessing the Ecological and Genomic Adaptability of the Bacterial Genus Massilia for Environmental and Industrial Applications |
| title_short | Harnessing the Ecological and Genomic Adaptability of the Bacterial Genus Massilia for Environmental and Industrial Applications |
| title_sort | harnessing the ecological and genomic adaptability of the bacterial genus massilia for environmental and industrial applications |
| topic | airborne contaminants Massilia microbiomes stress |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1111/1751-7915.70156 |
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