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Draft genome sequence of Lactobacillus mali KCTC 3596
Dong-Wook Kim1, Sang-Haeng Choi, Aram Kang
1Genome Resource Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB), 111 Gwahangno, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 305-806, Republic of Korea.
Journal of Bacteriology
|July 12, 2011
Summary
We sequenced the genome of Lactobacillus mali KCTC 3596, a common lactic acid bacterium in apple juice production. This draft genome provides insights into the bacteria
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Genomics
- Food Science
Background:
- Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) are crucial in food fermentation.
- Lactobacillus mali is prevalent in apple juice production.
- Understanding the genetic makeup of food-associated microbes is important.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present the draft genome sequence of Lactobacillus mali KCTC 3596.
- To provide a genomic resource for studying LAB in food production.
Main Methods:
- Whole-genome sequencing of Lactobacillus mali KCTC 3596.
- Genome assembly using Newbler Assembler 2.3.
- Analysis of genome size and G+C content.
Main Results:
- The draft genome sequence of Lactobacillus mali KCTC 3596 has been determined.
- The genome size is 2,652,969 bp with a G+C content of 36.0%.
- The genome was assembled into 122 large contigs.
Conclusions:
- The availability of the Lactobacillus mali KCTC 3596 genome sequence facilitates further research.
- This genomic data can aid in understanding the role of this bacterium in apple juice fermentation.
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