faktoriella
Faktoriella is a genus of bacteria in the family Faktoriaceae, within the phylum Proteobacteria. It was first described in 2005 by Novak and colleagues, with the type species Faktoriella factoris. The genus name combines a nod to factor, reflecting a proposed role in integrating environmental signals in microbial communities. Members are primarily isolated from soil and freshwater environments, though occasional marine isolates have been reported.
Cells of Faktoriella are Gram-negative and mostly rod-shaped, measuring roughly 0.8–1.5 micrometers in length. Most described
Ecologically, Faktoriella species are found in nutrient-rich microhabitats such as the rhizosphere and biofilms on submerged
Genomic analyses show genome sizes in the 3.2–4.8 Mb range, with GC contents around 60–66%. Genes associated
Two species have been described: Faktoriella factoris (the type species) and Faktoriella simplex. The genus is