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Draft genome sequences for Enterococcus mundtii isolates from soil in Minnesota
Erna Karic1, Amanda L Haeberle1, Julia L E Willett1
1University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN 55455 USA.
Biorxiv : the Preprint Server for Biology
|November 26, 2025
Summary
This study details the isolation and genomic analysis of four soil-dwelling Enterococcus mundtii strains. These findings provide valuable resources for further research into this understudied Gram-positive bacterium.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Genomics
Background:
- Enterococcus mundtii is a Gram-positive bacterium.
- It inhabits environments and mammalian gastrointestinal tracts.
- It is an infrequent cause of human infections.
Purpose of the Study:
- To isolate and characterize Enterococcus mundtii strains from soil.
- To perform genomic sequencing and analysis of these isolates.
- To provide resources for future research on understudied Enterococcus species.
Main Methods:
- Bacterial isolation from soil samples.
- Whole-genome sequencing.
- Bioinformatic analysis of genomic data.
Main Results:
- Successfully isolated four distinct strains of Enterococcus mundtii.
- Generated high-quality genome sequences for each isolate.
- Performed initial genomic analysis, providing a foundation for further study.
Conclusions:
- The isolated and sequenced Enterococcus mundtii strains represent valuable genomic resources.
- This work facilitates future investigations into the biology and potential pathogenicity of E. mundtii.
- Contributes to the understanding of Enterococcus species diversity.
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