First Complete Genome Sequence of Staphylococcus xylosus, a Meat Starter Culture and a Host to Propagate Staphylococcus aureus Phages.

ABSTRACT: Staphylococcus xylosus is a bacterial species used in meat fermentation and a commensal microorganism found on animals. We present the first complete circular genome from this species. The genome is composed of 2,757,557 bp, with a G+C content of 32.9%, and contains 2,514 genes and 79 structural RNAs.

SUBMITTER: Labrie SJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4110768 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature