Whole genome sequencing of Achromobacter pulmonis ss21
Microbially mediated Mn oxidation plays a critical role in regulating the global Mn cycle and represents an environmentally friendly strategy for remediation Mn contaminated waters. This study presents the first demonstration that Achromobacter pulmonis ss21, a bacterium isolated from Baiyangdian Lake, exhibits the excellent capacity to oxidze Mn. The Mn oxidation efficiency of ss21 reached 98.82% and 97.05% for 200 and 400 mg/L Mn, respectively. Transcriptome analysis revealed that direct Mn oxidation was catalyzed by genes encoding copper resistance system multicopper oxidase , LLM-type flavin oxidoreductase and quinone oxidoreductase , which regulate extracellular electron transfer for continuous Mn oxidation. In addition, thioredoxin and glutathione peroxidase genes maintained intracellular redox homeostasis, ensuring stable and efficient direct Mn oxidation under high Mn stress. Moreover, genes iscU, hscA, fliS, HV701_RS03300, and HV701_RS06395 associated with metabolic support, motility, and transcriptional regulation supported indirect Mn oxidation. Metabolomics analysis revealed the upregulation of L-Tyrosine, L-Isoleucine, glutamic acid, Gln-His-His, Flavin Adenine Dinucleotide (FAD), xanthine related to ss21 Mn oxidation, which corresponded to the direct Mn oxidation genes. This study provides a comprehensive understanding of the molecular mechanisms of biological Mn oxidation by Achromobacter sp. and highlights its potential application in the bioremediation of Mn contaminated aquatic environments under high metal stress conditions.