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Draft Genome Sequence of Micrococcus luteus (Schroeter) Cohn (ATCC 12698)
Catherine Putonti1,2,3,4, Evan Cudone5, Laurynas Kalesinskas5,2
1Bioinformatics Program, Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA cputonti@luc.edu.
Genome Announcements
|July 8, 2017
Summary
The draft genome sequence of Micrococcus luteus (ATCC 12698) was determined. This actinobacterium genome has a high G+C content, characteristic of its species.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Genomics
Background:
- Micrococcus luteus is an actinobacterium found in diverse environments.
- Understanding its genetic makeup is crucial for various applications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report the draft genome sequence of the type strain of Micrococcus luteus (ATCC 12698).
Main Methods:
- Whole-genome sequencing of Micrococcus luteus ATCC 12698.
- Bioinformatic analysis of the resulting genome sequence.
Main Results:
- A draft genome sequence of 2,411,958 base pairs was obtained.
- The genome exhibits a high G+C content of 73.14%.
Conclusions:
- The genome sequence provides a valuable resource for studying Micrococcus luteus.
- The high G+C content is a defining genomic feature of this taxon.
