Abstract
The plant pathogen Xanthomonas is commonly found in biocontaminated bioreactors; however, few studies have evaluated the growth and impacts of this microorganism on bioreactors. In this study, we examined the characteristics of Xanthomonas campestris pv. campestris (Xcc). Our results showed that Xcc could reduce metal Fe (III) and decolorise methyl orange in vitro. Moreover, I-t and cyclic voltammetry curves showed that Xcc could generate bioelectricity and had two extracellular electron transfer pathways, similar to that of Shewanella. Based on the spectral analysis of intact cells and scanning electron microscopy analysis, one pathway was speculated to involve cytochrome C by direct contact with the pili or cell surface. The other pathway may involve indirect mediators, such as redox substrates, among extracellular polymeric substances. For the direct extracellular electron transfer process, the charge transfer coefficient α, electron number n, and the electron transfer rate constant ks were determined to be 0.49, 2.6, and 2.2 × 10−3 s−1, respectively. In the indirect extracellular electron transfer processes, the values of α, n, and ks were 0.52, 4, and 1.21 s−1, respectively. Of these two transfer methods, indirect electron transfer is dominant and faster than direct electron transfer. Moreover, after mutation of the dsbD gene, which is important for indirect electron transfer, the electrochemical parameters α, n, and ks decreased. Our findings reveal a new anaerobic mechanism mediating the survival of Xcc during wastewater treatment, and may help develop new strategies for preventing Xcc growth during wastewater treatment.
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