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Draft Genome Sequences of Aspergillus and Penicillium Species Isolated from the International Space Station and Crew Resupply Vehicle Capsule.

ABSTRACT: The draft whole-genome sequences (WGS) of 30 fungal strains isolated from the International Space Station and belonging to the Penicillium and Aspergillus genera were assembled. The WGS will allow for detailed genomic characterization to determine the possible applications and importance for space and biotechnological industries.

SUBMITTER: Blachowicz A

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8104057 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Draft Genome Sequences of Aspergillus and Penicillium Species Isolated from the International Space Station and Crew Resupply Vehicle Capsule.

Blachowicz Adriana A Singh Nitin Kumar NK Wood Jason M JM Debieu Marilyne M O'Hara Niamh B NB Mason Christopher E CE Venkateswaran Kasthuri K

Microbiology resource announcements 20210401 13

The draft whole-genome sequences (WGS) of 30 fungal strains isolated from the International Space Station and belonging to the Penicillium and Aspergillus genera were assembled. The WGS will allow for detailed genomic characterization to determine the possible applications and importance for space and biotechnological industries. ...[more]

PMID: 33795349

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