The ISME Journal,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
17(4), P. 588 - 599
Published: Jan. 31, 2023
Abstract
Ammonia
oxidation,
as
the
first
step
of
nitrification,
constitutes
a
critical
process
in
global
nitrogen
cycle.
However,
fundamental
knowledge
its
key
enzyme,
copper-dependent
ammonia
monooxygenase,
is
lacking,
particular
for
environmentally
abundant
ammonia-oxidizing
archaea
(AOA).
Here
structure
enzyme
investigated
by
blue-native
gel
electrophoresis
and
proteomics
from
native
membrane
complexes
two
AOA.
Besides
known
AmoABC
subunits
earlier
predicted
AmoX,
new
protein
subunits,
AmoY
AmoZ,
were
identified.
They
are
unique
to
AOA,
highly
conserved
co-regulated,
their
genes
linked
other
AMO
subunit
streamlined
AOA
genomes.
Modeling
in-gel
cross-link
approaches
support
an
overall
protomer
similar
distantly
related
bacterial
particulate
methane
monooxygenase
but
also
reveals
clear
differences
extracellular
domains
enzyme.
These
data
open
avenues
further
structure-function
studies
this
ecologically
important
nitrification
complex.
Frontiers in Microbiology,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
10
Published: Aug. 30, 2019
Agriculture
is
responsible
for
over
half
of
the
input
reactive
nitrogen
(N)
to
terrestrial
systems;
however
improving
N
availability
remains
primary
management
technique
increase
crop
yields
in
most
regions.
In
majority
agricultural
soils,
ammonium
rapidly
converted
nitrate
by
nitrification,
which
increases
mobility
through
soil
matrix,
strongly
influencing
retention
system.
Decreasing
nitrification
desirable
decrease
losses
and
fertilizer
use
efficiency.
We
review
controlling
factors
on
rate
extent
soils
from
temperate
regions
including
substrate
supply,
environmental
conditions,
abundance
diversity
nitrifiers
plant
microbial
interactions
with
nitrifiers.
Approaches
include
those
that
control
inhibit
directly.
Strategies
timing
fertilization
coincide
rapid
update,
formulation
fertilizers
slow
release
or
inhibitors,
keeping
growing
continuously
assimilate
N,
increasing
assimilation
(immobilization).
Another
effective
strategy
directly
either
synthetic
biological
inhibitors.
Commercial
inhibitors
are
but
their
complicated
a
changing
climate
organic
requirements.
The
nitrifying
organisms
plants
microbes
producing
promising
approach
just
beginning
be
critically
examined.
Climate
smart
agriculture
will
need
carefully
consider
optimized
seasonal
these
strategies
remain
tools.
FEMS Microbiology Letters,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
365(9)
Published: March 9, 2018
Ammonia
oxidation
is
a
fundamental
core
process
in
the
global
biogeochemical
nitrogen
cycle.
Oxidation
of
ammonia
(NH3)
to
nitrite
(NO2
-)
first
and
rate-limiting
step
nitrification
carried
out
by
distinct
groups
microorganisms.
essential
for
nutrient
turnover
most
terrestrial,
aquatic
engineered
ecosystems
plays
major
role,
both
directly
indirectly,
greenhouse
gas
production
environmental
damage.
Although
has
been
studied
over
century,
this
research
field
galvanised
past
decade
surprising
discoveries
novel
oxidising
This
review
reflects
on
date
discusses
gaps
remaining
our
knowledge
biology
oxidation.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
10(1)
Published: April 23, 2019
Nitrous
oxide
(N2O)
and
nitric
(NO)
are
atmospheric
trace
gases
that
contribute
to
climate
change
affect
stratospheric
ground-level
ozone
concentrations.
Ammonia
oxidizing
bacteria
(AOB)
archaea
(AOA)
key
players
in
the
nitrogen
cycle
major
producers
of
N2O
NO
globally.
However,
nothing
is
known
about
production
by
recently
discovered
widely
distributed
complete
ammonia
oxidizers
(comammox).
Here,
we
show
comammox
bacterium
Nitrospira
inopinata
sensitive
inhibition
an
scavenger,
cannot
denitrify
N2O,
emits
at
levels
comparable
AOA
but
much
lower
than
AOB.
Furthermore,
demonstrate
formed
N.
under
varying
oxygen
regimes
originates
from
abiotic
conversion
hydroxylamine.
Our
findings
indicate
microbes
may
produce
less
during
nitrification
The ISME Journal,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
17(9), P. 1358 - 1368
Published: July 14, 2023
Ammonia
oxidising
archaea
are
among
the
most
abundant
living
organisms
on
Earth
and
key
microbial
players
in
global
nitrogen
cycle.
They
carry
out
oxidation
of
ammonia
to
nitrite,
their
activity
is
relevant
for
both
food
security
climate
change.
Since
discovery
nearly
20
years
ago,
major
insights
have
been
gained
into
carbon
metabolism,
growth
preferences
mechanisms
adaptation
environment,
as
well
diversity,
abundance
environment.
Despite
significant
strides
forward
through
cultivation
novel
omics-based
approaches,
there
still
many
knowledge
gaps
metabolism
which
enable
them
adapt
microorganisms
typically
considered
metabolically
streamlined
highly
specialised.
Here
we
review
physiology
archaea,
with
focus
aspects
metabolic
versatility
regulation,
discuss
these
traits
context
nitrifier
ecology.
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences,
Journal Year:
2017,
Volume and Issue:
115(3)
Published: Dec. 18, 2017
Significance
Circumstantial
evidence
indicates
that
especially
deep-ocean
heterotrophic
microbes
rely
on
particulate
organic
matter
sinking
through
the
oceanic
water
column
and
being
solubilized
to
dissolved
(DOM)
prior
utilization
rather
than
direct
uptake
of
vast
pool
DOM
in
deep
ocean.
Comparative
metaproteomics
allowed
us
elucidate
vertical
distribution
abundance
microbially
mediated
transport
processes
thus
solutes
throughout
column.
Taken
together,
our
data
suggest
that,
while
phylogenetic
composition
microbial
community
is
depth
stratified,
substrate
specificities
transporters
considered
this
study
are
ubiquitous
their
relative
changes
with
depth.
Annual Review of Marine Science,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
11(1), P. 131 - 158
Published: Sept. 13, 2018
Archaea
are
ubiquitous
and
abundant
members
of
the
marine
plankton.
Once
thought
as
rare
organisms
found
in
exotic
extremes
temperature,
pressure,
or
salinity,
archaea
now
known
nearly
every
environment.
Though
frequently
referred
to
collectively,
planktonic
actually
comprise
four
major
phylogenetic
groups,
each
with
its
own
distinct
physiology
ecology.
Only
one
group—the
Thaumarchaeota—has
cultivated
representatives,
making
an
attractive
focus
point
for
latest
developments
cultivation-independent
molecular
methods.
Here,
we
review
ecology,
physiology,
biogeochemical
impact
archaeal
groups
using
recent
insights
from
cultures
large-scale
environmental
sequencing
studies.
We
highlight
key
gaps
our
knowledge
about
ecological
roles
carbon
flow
food
web
interactions.
emphasize
incredible
uncultivated
diversity
within
suggesting
there
is
much
more
be
done.