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Genome Sequence of Pasteurella multocida Strain Razi_Pm0001
Lisa D Sprague1, Keyvan Tadayon2
1Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut, Federal Research Institute for Animal Health, Institute for Bacterial Infections and Zoonoses, Jena, Germany lisa.sprague@fli.de.
Genome Announcements
|February 4, 2017
Summary
We sequenced the Pasteurella multocida Razi_Pm0001 genome from Iranian cattle, isolated in 1936. This provides genomic data for this important bacterial pathogen.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Genomics
- Veterinary Science
Background:
- Pasteurella multocida is a significant bacterial pathogen affecting livestock worldwide.
- Understanding the genetic makeup of P. multocida strains is crucial for disease control and prevention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present the complete genome sequence of Pasteurella multocida Razi_Pm0001.
- To provide foundational genomic data for a historical bovine isolate from Iran.
Main Methods:
- Whole-genome sequencing of Pasteurella multocida Razi_Pm0001.
- Bioinformatic analysis to determine genome size, G+C content, and coding sequences.
Main Results:
- The Pasteurella multocida Razi_Pm0001 genome comprises 2,360,663 base pairs.
- The G+C content was determined to be 40.4%.
- A total of 2,052 coding sequences were predicted within the genome.
Conclusions:
- The genome sequence of P. multocida Razi_Pm0001 offers valuable genetic information.
- This data can aid in comparative genomics and understanding the evolution of P. multocida strains.
