Comparative genomics of the Komagataeibacter strains-Efficient bionanocellulose producers.

ABSTRACT: Komagataeibacter species are well-recognized bionanocellulose (BNC) producers. This bacterial genus, formerly assigned to Gluconacetobacter, is known for its phenotypic diversity manifested by strain-dependent carbon source preference, BNC production rate, pellicle structure, and strain stability. Here, we performed a comparative study of nineteen Komagataeibacter genomes, three of which were newly contributed in this work. We defined the core genome of the genus, clarified phylogenetic relationships among strains, and provided genetic evidence for the distinction between the two major clades, the K. xylinus and the K. hansenii. We found genomic traits, which likely contribute to the phenotypic diversity between the Komagataeibacter strains. These features include genome flexibility, carbo

SUBMITTER: Ryngajllo M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6528568 | biostudies-literature | 2019 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature