Establishing genetic tractability in Jeongeupia sacculi HS-3: disruption of rpoS hinders biofilm formation
Beddingfield, Z.; Calimlim, I. K.; Zhang, C.; Hammer, B. K.
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Jeongeupia sacculi (HS-3) is a novel {beta}-proteobacterium with a unique multicellular life cycle. The genetic tractability and mechanisms underlying differentiation are unknown. Here, we adapt a method of homologous recombination for genetic modification in HS-3 and generate a disruption mutant of rpoS, which encodes the alternative sigma factor{sigma} S commonly associated with general stress response or major behavioral switches. We then characterize phenotypes associated with rpoS disruption. Under low-nutrient conditions, rpoS disruption reduced Congo red binding, consistent with rpoS acting as a regulator of low-nutrient response by upregulating production of biofilm-associated materials. Surprisingly, rpoS disruption did not significantly alter survival in response to other stressors in general stress response assays tested. Our work establishes a method for genetic manipulation in HS-3 and enables future investigation into the life cycle of HS-3, including whether rpoS has a role in differentiation triggered by low-nutrient response.
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