The Pangenome of Gram-Negative Environmental Bacteria Hides a Promising Biotechnological Potential.

ABSTRACT: Secondary metabolites (SMs) from environmental bacteria offer viable solutions for various health and environmental challenges. Researchers are employing advanced bioinformatic tools to investigate less-explored microorganisms and unearth novel bioactive compounds. In this research area, our understanding of SMs from environmental Gram-negative bacteria lags behind that of its Gram-positive counterparts. In this regard, Pedobacter spp. have recently gained attention, not only for their role as plant growth promoters but also for their potential in producing antimicrobials. This study focuses on the genomic analysis of Pedobacter spp. to unveil the diversity of the SMs encoded in their genomes. Among the 41 genomes analyzed, a total of 233 biosynthetic gene clusters (BGCs) wer

SUBMITTER: Covas C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10609062 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature