Genome analysis of a halophilic bacterium Halomonas malpeensis YU-PRIM-29^T reveals its exopolysaccharide and pigment producing capabilities.

ABSTRACT: Halomonas malpeensis strain YU-PRIM-29^T is a yellow pigmented, exopolysaccharide (EPS) producing halophilic bacterium isolated from the coastal region. To understand the biosynthesis pathways involved in the EPS and pigment production, whole genome analysis was performed. The complete genome sequencing and the de novo assembly were carried out using Illumina sequencing and SPAdes genome assembler (ver 3.11.1) respectively followed by detailed genome annotation. The genome consists of 3,607,821 bp distributed in 18 contigs with 3337 protein coding genes and 53% of the annotated CDS are having putative functions. Gene annotation disclosed the presence of genes involved in ABC transporter-dependent pathway of EPS biosynthesis. As the ABC transporter-dependent pathway is also implic

SUBMITTER: Athmika 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7814019 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature