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Draft Genome Sequence of Psychrotolerant Clostridium sp. Strain M14, Isolated from Spoiled Uncooked Venison

Nikola Palevich1, Faith P Palevich2, Paul H Maclean2

  • 1AgResearch Limited, Grasslands Research Centre, Palmerston North, New Zealand nik.palevich@agresearch.co.nz.

Microbiology Resource Announcements
|April 18, 2020
PubMed

Insights

Researchers sequenced the genome of Clostridium sp. strain M14, isolated from spoiled venison. This provides insights into the bacteria found in refrigerated, vacuum-packaged meat products.

Area of Science:

  • Microbiology
  • Genomics

Background:

  • Clostridium species are associated with food spoilage.
  • Spoiled venison from vacuum-packaged, refrigerated products presents a food safety concern.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To generate and annotate the draft genome sequence of Clostridium sp. strain M14.
  • To provide genomic data for understanding spoilage mechanisms in refrigerated meat.

Main Methods:

  • Isolation of Clostridium sp. strain M14 from spoiled venison.
  • Whole-genome sequencing and bioinformatic annotation.

Main Results:

  • A 3.9-Mb draft genome sequence for Clostridium sp. strain M14 was generated.
  • The genome provided genetic information about the isolate.

Conclusions:

  • The genome sequence of Clostridium sp. strain M14 offers a basis for further research into its role in venison spoilage.
  • Genomic data can aid in developing strategies to prevent spoilage in vacuum-packaged meat.

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