The genus Bacillus, harbouring 293 species/subspecies, constitutes a phylogenetically
incoherent group. In the absence of reliable means for grouping known Bacillus species into …

Phytoremediation of highly water soluble and volatile organic xenobiotics is often inefficient
because plants do not completely degrade these compounds through their rhizospheres …

Considering the importance of its potential implications for human health, agricultural
productivity, and ecosystem stability, surprisingly little is known regarding the composition or …

Polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) is a biodegradable biopolymer which is useful for various
applications including packing, medical and coating materials. An endospore-forming …

This study investigated the impacts of thiosulfate (S 2 O 3 2−) as well as chemically
synthesized and biogenic elemental sulfur (S 0) on the rates of sulfur-based denitrification in …

Ba. cil'lus. NL masc. n. Bacillus a rodlet. Firmicutes/“Bacilli”/Bacillales/Bacillaceae/Bacillus
Cells rod‐shaped, straight or slightly curved, occurring singly and in pairs, some in chains …

Although several Gram-positive denitrifiers have been characterized in the past, there is still
uncertainty about the occurrence of the denitrification trait among these bacteria. In an …

Electrochemical treatment of nitrate (NO 3−), nitrite (NO 2−) and mixtures of nitrate and nitrite
was evaluated with microbial catalysts on a cathode in three different bioelectrochemical …

Bacillus anthracis, the causative agent of anthrax, is known for its rapid proliferation and
dissemination in mammalian hosts. In contrast, little information exists regarding the lifestyle …

Dissimilatory nitrate reduction (DNR) to nitrite is the first step in denitrification, the main
process through which bioavailable nitrogen is removed from ecosystems. DNR is catalyzed …