Genome mining of Streptomyces scabrisporus NF3 reveals symbiotic features including genes related to plant interactions.

ABSTRACT: Endophytic bacteria are wide-spread and associated with plant physiological benefits, yet their genomes and secondary metabolites remain largely unidentified. In this study, we explored the genome of the endophyte Streptomyces scabrisporus NF3 for discovery of potential novel molecules as well as genes and metabolites involved in host interactions. The complete genomes of seven Streptomyces and three other more distantly related bacteria were used to define the functional landscape of this unique microbe. The S. scabrisporus NF3 genome is larger than the average Streptomyces genome and not structured for an obligate endosymbiotic lifestyle; this and the fact that can grow in R2YE media implies that it could include a soil-living stage. The genome displays an enrichment of genes associated

SUBMITTER: Ceapa CD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5813959 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature