Genome Sequence of Lactobacillus sunkii Strain CG_D

Area of Science:

• Microbiology
• Genomics
• Lactic Acid Bacteria

Background:

• Lactobacillus sunkii is a heterofermentative lactic acid bacterium.
• Understanding the genomic makeup of bacterial strains is essential for their characterization.

Purpose of the Study:

• To sequence and analyze the draft genome of Lactobacillus sunkii strain CG_D.
• To provide foundational genomic data for Lactobacillus sunkii.

Main Methods:

• Whole-genome sequencing of Lactobacillus sunkii CG_D.
• Bioinformatic analysis of the resulting genome sequence.

Main Results:

• The draft genome of L. sunkii CG_D has a size of 2,794,637 base pairs.
• The genome exhibits an average G+C content of 42.03%.
• It contains 2,662 predicted protein-encoding genes and 71 RNA genes.

Conclusions:

• The genome sequence provides a comprehensive resource for L. sunkii.
• This data can facilitate further research into the bacterium's metabolic pathways and functional capabilities.