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Facultative methanotrophs – diversity, genetics, molecular ecology and biotechnological potential: a mini-review Open Access

Abstract

Methane-oxidizing bacteria (methanotrophs) play a vital role in reducing atmospheric methane emissions, and hence mitigating their potent global warming effects. A significant proportion of the methane released is thermogenic natural gas, containing associated short-chain alkanes as well as methane. It was one hundred years following the description of methanotrophs that facultative strains were discovered and validly described. These can use some multi-carbon compounds in addition to methane, often small organic acids, such as acetate, or ethanol, although strains can also use short-chain alkanes, presumably deriving a competitive advantage from this metabolic versatility. Here, we review the diversity and molecular ecology of facultative methanotrophs. We discuss the genetic potential of the known strains and outline the consequent benefits they may obtain. Finally, we review the biotechnological promise of these fascinating microbes.

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Keyword(s): biogeochemical cycling , facultative methanotrophs , Methane , Methane monooxygenase , Methylocapsa , Methylocella and Methylocystis
Funding
This study was supported by the:
  • Leverhulme Trust (Award ECF2016-626)
    • Principle Award Recipient: Andrew Crombie
  • Leverhulme Trust (Award RPG2016-050)
    • Principle Award Recipient: J. Colin Murrell
© 2020 The Authors
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