The journey of Azotobacter vinelandii: An adventure full of changes

Authors

  • Iliana Chantal Martinez-Ortiz Centro de Investigación en Ciencia Aplicada y Tecnología Avanzada, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Boulevard de la Tecnología, 1036 Z-1, P 2/2, 62790, Xochitepec, Morelos, México.
  • Francisca Villanueva-Flores Centro de Investigación en Ciencia Aplicada y Tecnología Avanzada, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Boulevard de la Tecnología, 1036 Z-1, P 2/2, 62790, Xochitepec, Morelos, México. https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6092-4211

Keywords:

Azotobacter vinelandii, cyst, resistance

Abstract

Azotobacter vinelandii is a soil bacterium capable of nitrogen fixation and phosphate solubilization, processes that promote plant growth. Under adverse conditions, such as desiccation, it undergoes a process of cellular differentiation through which it forms cysts, structures that are resistant to desiccation. In this narrative, we describe the process followed by Azotobacter from encystment to germination.

References

Das, H. K. (2019). Azotobacters as biofertilizer. Advances in Applied Microbiology, 108, 1–43. https://doi.org/10.1016/bs.aambs.2019.07.001

Høidal, H. K., Glaerum Svanem, B. I., Gimmestad, M., & Valla, S. (2000). Mannuronan C-5 epimerases and cellular differentiation of Azotobacter vinelandii. Environmental Microbiology, 2(1), 27–38. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1462-2920.2000.00074.x

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2026-04-22

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Martinez-Ortiz, I. C., & Villanueva-Flores, F. (2026). The journey of Azotobacter vinelandii: An adventure full of changes. Revista De divulgación científica IBIO, 8(2), 330. Retrieved from https://revistaibio.com/ojs33/index.php/main/article/view/330

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Vol. 8 No. 2 (2026)

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Art in science and engineering

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