Population genomics of a thermophilic cyanobacterium revealed divergence at subspecies level and possible adaptation genes.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cyanobacteria are diverse phototrophic microbes with ecological importance and potential for biotechnology applications. One species of thermophilic cyanobacteria, Thermosynechococcus taiwanensis, has been studied for biomass pyrolysis, estrogen degradation, and the production of bioethanol, monosaccharide, and phycocyanin. To better understand the diversity and evolution of this species, we sampled across different regions in Taiwan for strain isolation and genomic analysis.

Results

A total of 27 novel strains were isolated from nine of the 12 hot springs sampled and subjected to whole genome sequencing. Including strains studied previously, our genomic analyses encompassed 32 strains from 11 hot springs. Genome sizes among these strains ranged from 2.64 to 2.70 

SUBMITTER: Chang HY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11602899 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature