Methylobacterium radiotolerans Genome sequencing
Methylobacterium radiotolerans is a Gram-negative, obligately aerobic bacterium belonging to the class Alphaproteobacteria, taxonomically classified within the family Methylobacteriaceae of the order Rhizobiales. This microorganism serves as a significant model organism in microbiological research, as it uniquely integrates a specialized nutritional niche with broad-spectrum adaptability to extreme environments. In-depth investigation of this bacterium not only helps to reveal the depth and breadth of life's adaptive mechanisms but also provides innovative biological tools and concepts for addressing environmental pollution, sustainable chemical production, and agricultural challenges. Its distinctive physiological traits make it a central research subject that bridges environmental microbiology, extremophile biology, synthetic biology, and applied biotechnology.