Genomic insights of Fictibacillus terranigra sp. nov., a versatile metabolic bacterium from Amazonian Dark Earths.

ABSTRACT: The Amazon rainforest, a hotspot for biodiversity, is a crucial research area for scientists seeking novel microorganisms with ecological and biotechnological significance. A key region within the Amazon rainforest is the Amazonian Dark Earths (ADE), noted for supporting diverse plant and microbial communities, and its potential as a blueprint for sustainable agriculture. This study delineates the isolation, morphological traits, carbon source utilization, and genomic features of Fictibacillus terranigra CENA-BCM004, a candidate novel species of the Fictibacillus genus isolated from ADE. The genome of Fictibacillus terranigra was sequenced, resulting in 16 assembled contigs, a total length of 4,967,627 bp, and a GC content of 43.65%. Genome annotation uncovered 3315 predicted genes, encomp

SUBMITTER: Pellegrinetti TA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11153436 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature