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Draft genome sequences for Enterococcus mundtii isolates from soil in Minnesota
Erna Karic1, Amanda L Haeberle1, Julia L E Willett1
1Department of Microbiology and Immunology, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA.
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|June 15, 2026
Summary
Three closely related soil isolates of Enterococcus mundtii, a gram-positive bacterium, were isolated and sequenced. These understudied Enterococcus strains offer valuable resources for future research on this bacterial genus.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Genomics
Background:
- Enterococcus mundtii is a gram-positive bacterium.
- It is found in the environment and mammalian gastrointestinal tracts.
- It infrequently causes human infections.
Purpose of the Study:
- To isolate and sequence three closely related Enterococcus mundtii strains from soil.
- To provide resources for studying underrepresented enterococci.
Main Methods:
- Bacterial isolation from soil samples.
- DNA sequencing of the isolates.
Main Results:
- Successfully isolated three closely related strains of Enterococcus mundtii.
- Generated genomic data for these isolates.
Conclusions:
- The sequenced Enterococcus mundtii strains represent a valuable resource.
- These strains will aid research on understudied enterococci.
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