Question

The bacterium, Pseudomonas is useful because of its ability to

• A. Transfer genes from one plant to another.
• B. Decompose a variety of organic compounds.
• C. Fix atmospheric nitrogen in the soil.
• D. Produce a wide variety of antibiotics.

Answer 1

The correct option is B Decompose a variety of organic compounds.

The genus Pseudomonas are adapted to very different environments. This capability to thrive in various habitats coincides with an enormous metabolic capacity of this genus to use recalcitrant compounds as carbon source as well as to produce a wide range of secondary metabolites and biopolymers. Environmental applications of various Pseudomonas species in biodegradation of recalcitrant pollutants as well as biocontrol agents in plant growth promotion is very common.