Pangenome analysis provides insights into the genetic diversity, metabolic versatility, and evolution of the genus Flavobacterium.

ABSTRACT: Members of the genus Flavobacterium are widely distributed and produce various polysaccharide-degrading enzymes. Many species in the genus have been isolated and characterized. However, few studies have focused on marine isolates or fish pathogens, and in-depth genomic analyses, particularly comparative analyses of isolates from different habitat types, are lacking. Here, we isolated 20 strains of the genus from various environments in South Korea and sequenced their full-length genomes. Combined with published sequence data, we examined genomic traits, evolution, environmental adaptation, and putative metabolic functions in total 187 genomes of isolated species in Flavobacterium categorized as marine, host-associated, and terrestrial including freshwater. A pangenome analysi

SUBMITTER: Kim M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10655711 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature