Genomic Characterization of Aureimonas altamirensis C2P003-A Specific Member of the Microbiome of Fraxinus excelsior Trees Tolerant to Ash Dieback.

ABSTRACT: Some European ash trees show tolerance towards dieback caused by the invasive pathogen Hymenoscyphus fraxineus. The microbiome of these trees harbours a range of specific bacterial groups. One of these groups belonging to the species Aureimonas altamirensis was studied in detail by genome analysis and a plant inoculation trial. The strain group was shown to be phylogenetically distinct from clinical isolates by 16S rRNA analysis and phylogenomics. Genome analysis of a representative strain C2P003 resulted in a large number of unique gene sequences in comparison to other well-studied strains of the species. A functional analysis of the genome revealed features associated with the synthesis of exopolysaccharides, protein secretion and biofilm production as well as genes for str

SUBMITTER: Becker R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9781493 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature