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Complete Genome Sequence of Staphylococcus edaphicus Strain CCM 8731
Callum O Rimmer1, Jonathan C Thomas1
1School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, United Kingdom.
Microbiology Resource Announcements
|August 10, 2022
Summary
We sequenced the complete Staphylococcus edaphicus CCM 8731 genome from Antarctica. This provides valuable genomic data for understanding this unique bacterial strain.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Genomics
- Antarctic Biology
Background:
- Staphylococcus edaphicus is a bacterial species of interest.
- Understanding its genome is crucial for evolutionary and ecological studies.
- Previous genomic data for this strain was limited.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present the complete genome sequence of Staphylococcus edaphicus strain CCM 8731.
- To provide a foundational genomic resource for future research on this Antarctic bacterium.
Main Methods:
- Whole-genome sequencing was performed using a hybrid approach.
- Utilized Oxford Nanopore Technologies (ONT) long-read sequencing.
- Combined ONT data with Illumina short-read sequencing for accurate assembly.
Main Results:
- The complete genome sequence of Staphylococcus edaphicus CCM 8731 was successfully assembled.
- The genome size is 2,749,487 base pairs.
- It contains 2,709 predicted genes with a G+C content of 33.4%.
Conclusions:
- The genome sequence of Staphylococcus edaphicus CCM 8731 is now available.
- This genomic data will aid in comparative genomics and understanding bacterial adaptation in extreme environments.
- Facilitates further research into the biology of Antarctic microorganisms.
