Genomic insights into habitat adaptation of Lactobacillus species.

ABSTRACT: Lactobacillus is one of the most important genera within the lactic acid bacteria group, due to its importance in the food industry and the health field. This diversity can be explained either by their radiation in different environments or by the domestication process in artificial habitats, such as fermented foods. In this study, we performed a comparative genomic analysis of 1020 Lactobacillus genomes, categorizing them into five broad habitats: insects, vertebrates (including humans and animals), vegetables, free-living environments, and dairy products. Utilizing phylogenetic relationships, genomic distances, and gene presence/absence profiles, we identified distinct clustering patterns associated with specific environmental adaptations. Notably, species within the Lactobacillus delbru

SUBMITTER: Mejia-Caballero A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11790720 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature