BACTERIA THAT TURNS WATER INTO ICE - PSEUDOMONAS SYRINGAE
Hi Folks!! Follow our blog on instagram https://instagram.com/labinthebox227?igshid=ZDdkNTZiNTM= BACTERIA THAT TURNS WATER INTO ICE - PSEUDOMONAS SYRINGAE Pseudomonas syringae is a fascinating bacterium that has captured the attention of scientists due to its dual role as a plant pathogen and an agent in atmospheric processes. One of its most intriguing characteristics is its ability to facilitate ice formation, a process with significant implications for both agriculture and climate science. The Ice-Nucleating Ability of Pseudomonas syringae Pseudomonas syringae is equipped with a unique set of proteins on its outer membrane known as ice-nucleating proteins (INPs). These proteins can induce the formation of ice at relatively high temperatures, often just below the freezing point. Unlike other microorganisms that may only initiate freezing at much lower temperatures, Pseudomonas syringae can cause ice to form at temperatures as warm as -2°C to -5°C. This ability is due to the highly