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Learning with Agrobacterium tumefaciens: Understanding plants better

The bacterial world is teeming with superheroes that hold the key to unravelling nature’s mysteries. Some bacteria have build remarkable partnerships with plants which not only help us better understand plants but also revolutionize agriculture and biotechnology. Here, we delve into the fascinating relationship between the bacterium Agrobacterium tumefaciens and plants and see how it allowed us to uncover the green world of plants.

Bacterial killer weapons as biocontrol to protect plants

To feed the growing population on our planet, we need to improve our agriculture for plants to stay healthy and produce crops efficiently. One way to protect plants from diseases is to use biocontrol bacteria that actively kill intruding pathogens. Hence, by increasing our food supply, bacteria can help us save this planet.

Floating veils for large bacteria to attach to and fetch nutrients

Thiovulum majus is a large bacterium that needs a lot of nutrients and energy. To find the perfect location in shallow water, it builds white net-like veils. By attaching to these veils and fast rotation, the bacteria bring in freshwater with lots of new nutrients to keep the community alive.

Comic of the different shapes of bacteria

Looking fabulous: Why bacteria need to stay in shape too

For a long time, bacteria were classified according to their shapes. With new technologies, we learned that the bacterial shapes help them survive in their environments and face harsh conditions. Spheres, rods, stars and screws: Learn about the different bacterial shapes.

How plant-pathogenic bacteria understand plant language and make them sick

Bacteria learned to live on all sorts of surfaces and in different environments. This also includes plants. Unfortunately, some bacteria can also make plants sick. These have special mechanisms with which they speak the language of plants with the goal to enter them.

There are many different ways of how bacteria can transport drugs within the human body.

Of microbots and bacterial ghosts – How bacteria could transport drugs within our bodies

To overcome the medical problem of how drugs can reach a specific target within the body, researchers try to use new approaches. These are often based on bacteria or their products. Here, we will explore drug transport mechanisms for which we could use bacteria and their amazing superpowers.

Magnetotactic bacteria align with the Earth's magnetic field lines

How bacteria read and follow the Earth’s magnetic field

Magnetotactic bacteria have magnetosomes with which they can sense magnetic field lines. This allows magnetotactic bacteria to swim towards North or South to find the perfect location in the deep and dark water.

The incredible superpowers of bacteria: unveiling nature’s tiny heroes

Microbes and bacteria touch every aspect of our lives. They have so many superpowers that impact the environment, food production, bioremediation and even the climate. Here, we will look at 20 of the most fascinating bacterial superpowers and tell you where you might encounter them throughout your day. But don’t forget, there are plenty more.

Cable bacteria – unusual bacteria conduct electricity

Cable bacteria are long chains of bacteria that transport electrons within this chain. In this fascinating bacterial cable, these bacteria then conduct electricity.

Bacteria swim towards attracting chemicals

Chemotaxis helps bacteria move towards goodies

Chemotaxis helps bacteria to know that they are surrounded by certain chemicals. They can then move towards them if the chemicals are helpful. But how does chemotaxis work? Find out here.

Chemotaxis

Learning with Agrobacterium tumefaciens: Understanding plants better

Bacterial killer weapons as biocontrol to protect plants

Floating veils for large bacteria to attach to and fetch nutrients

Looking fabulous: Why bacteria need to stay in shape too

How plant-pathogenic bacteria understand plant language and make them sick

Of microbots and bacterial ghosts – How bacteria could transport drugs within our bodies

How bacteria read and follow the Earth’s magnetic field

The incredible superpowers of bacteria: unveiling nature’s tiny heroes

Cable bacteria – unusual bacteria conduct electricity

Chemotaxis helps bacteria move towards goodies

Learn more about the fascinating world of bacteria

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