Comparison of the complete genome sequence of two closely related isolates of 'Candidatus Phytoplasma australiense' reveals genome plasticity.

ABSTRACT:

Background

'Candidatus Phytoplasma australiense' is associated with at least nine diseases in Australia and New Zealand. The impact of this phytoplasma is considerable, both economically and environmentally. The genome of a NZ isolate was sequenced in an effort to understand its pathogenicity and ecology. Comparison with a closely related Australian isolate enabled us to examine mechanisms of genomic rearrangement.

Results

The complete genome sequence of a strawberry lethal yellows (SLY) isolate of 'Candidatus Phytoplasma australiense' was determined. It is a circular genome of 959,779 base pairs with 1126 predicted open reading frames. Despite being 80 kbp larger than another 'Ca. Phytoplasma australiense' isolate PAa, the variation between housekeeping genes was generally

SUBMITTER: Andersen MT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3750655 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature