Nitrous oxide emission by the non-denitrifying, nitrate ammonifier Bacillus licheniformis

Conclusions:
Using physiological and genomic data we have demonstrated that the common soil bacterium B. licheniformis does not denitrify but is capable of fermentative dissimilatory nitrate/nitrite reduction to ammonium (DNRA) with concomitant production of N
2
O. Considering its ubiquitous nature and non-fastidious growth in the lab, B. licheniformis is a suitable candidate for further exploration of the actual mechanism of N
2
O production in DNRA bacteria and its relevance in situ.

Source: Epidemiologic Perspectives and Innovations - January 19, 2016 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Yihua SunPaul De VosKim Heylen Source Type: research