Arthrobacter globiformis

Arthrobacter globiformis was first discovered by H. J. Conn in 1928. This bacteria was initially found in large quantities in various types of soil. These bacteria have cell walls that contain polysaccharides (with monomers glucose, galactose, and rhamnose), peptidoglycan, and phosphorus. Notably, A. globiformis and its antigens and proteins are commercially available for use in research, food production, biodegradation, and water/wastewater treatment. == Metabolism ==

A. globiformis can break down substances in the soil such as agricultural chemicals, chromium, etc. They are primarily aerobic, but they can survive anaerobically using lactate, acetate, and ethanol producing fermentation for growth. == Genome and Genetics ==

The complete genome of A. globiformis has been sequenced using whole-genome shotgun sequencing. The genomes of three strains are available for public use. The genome is approximately 4.89 million base pairs long, containing 4305 proteins and a 66.1% GC content. These two clades differ mainly in their peptidoglycan structure, teichoic acid content, and lipid composition. ==See also==