Complete genome sequence of Planococcus donghaensis JH1T, a pectin-degrading bacterium
Wah-Seng See-Too1, Kah-Ooi Chua2, Yan-Lue Lim2
1Division of Genetics and Molecular Biology, Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; National Antarctic Research Centre (NARC), Institute of Postgraduate Studies, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Abstract:
The type strain Planococcus donghaensis JH1T is a psychrotolerant and halotolerant bacterium with starch-degrading ability. Here, we determine the carbon utilization profile of P. donghaensis JH1T and report the first complete genome of the strain. This study revealed the strain's ability to utilize pectin and d-galacturonic acid, and identified genes responsible for degradation of the polysaccharides. The genomic information provided may serve as a fundamental resource for full exploration of the biotechnological potential of P. donghaensis JH1T.
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