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Genome SequencesBacillus velezensis UTB96 Is an Antifungal Soil Isolate with a Reduced Genome Size Compared to That of Bacillus velezensis FZB42Bacillus velezensis UTB96 was isolated from soil based on its antifungal activity. Whole-genome sequencing of strain UTB96 provided further information about its secondary metabolite gene clusters. Compared to the well-known strain FZB42, UTB96 lacks an IS3 element and a type I restriction endonuclease.
Genome SequencesRevealing the Draft Genome Sequence of Bradyrhizobium sp. Strain USDA 3458, an Effective Symbiotic Diazotroph Isolated from Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) Genotype IT82E-16Pairing plants with plant growth-promoting bacteria is critical to the future of agriculture. Bradyrhizobium sp. strain USDA 3458 isolated from Vigna unguiculata (cowpea) paired with cowpea genotype IT82E-16 represents a novel combination in arid regions. Here, we report the draft genome sequence of...
Genome SequencesComplete Genome Sequence of Bacteriocin-Producing Enterococcus faecium HY07Here, we report the draft genome sequence of the bacteriocin-producing Enterococcus faecium strain HY07, isolated from traditional Chinese fermented sausages. The genome comprises 2,585,631 bp with 2,624 coding sequences, as assigned by NCBI, which may provide fundamental molecular information on elucidating the adaption mechanism of...
Genome SequencesDraft Genome Sequences of Mycoplasma mycoides subsp. mycoides Strains APF9 and AP108, Isolated in Nigeria in 2014 to 2016Mycoplasma mycoides subsp. mycoides is the etiological agent of contagious bovine pleuropneumonia (CBPP). While several findings on CBPP prevalence in Nigeria were documented, no data were reported about the genomic characterization of Nigerian M. mycoides subsp. mycoides strains....
Genome SequencesIdentification of the Coding-Complete Genome of Cycas Necrotic Stunt Virus in Transcriptomic Data Sets of Alfalfa (Medicago sativa)We present evidence here that alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) can be a natural host species for a new strain of Cycas necrotic stunt virus (CNSV), for which the name CNSV-A (alfalfa) is proposed. Prior to this report, the virus has not been identified in alfalfa.
Genome SequencesComplete Genome Sequence of Lysinibacillus sp. Strain SGAir0095, Isolated from Tropical Air Samples Collected in SingaporeLysinibacillus sp. strain SGAir0095 was isolated from tropical air samples collected in Singapore, and its complete genome was sequenced with a hybrid strategy using single-molecule real-time sequencing and short reads. The genome consists of one chromosome of 4.14 Mbp and encompasses 3,885 protein-coding genes, 39 rRNAs, and 101 tRNAs.
Genome SequencesComplete Genome Sequences of Mycobacterium smegmatis Phages NihilNomen and Carlyle, Isolated in Las Vegas, NevadaWe present the complete genomes of the Mycobacterium smegmatis phages Carlyle and NihilNomen, isolated from soil in Las Vegas, Nevada. The phages were isolated and annotated by undergraduate students enrolled in the Phage Discovery course offered by the School of Life Sciences at the University of Nevada Las Vegas.
Genome SequencesDraft Genome Sequence of the Griseofulvin-Producing Fungus Xylaria flabelliformis Strain G536The draft genome of the ascomycete fungus Xylaria flabelliformis (previously known as Xylaria cubensis) was sequenced using Illumina paired-end technology. The assembled genome is 41.2 Mb long and contains 11,404 genes. This genome will contribute to our understanding of X. flabelliformis...
Genome SequencesDraft Genome Sequence of Lactobacillus crispatus Strain V4, Isolated from a Vaginal Swab from a Young Healthy Nonmenopausal WomanLactobacillus crispatus strain V4 was isolated from a vaginal swab from a healthy nonmenopausal 35-year-old French woman. We report here its draft genome sequence of 2,091,889 bp, with an average G+C content of 37.02%.
Genome SequencesDraft Genome Sequence of Multidrug-Resistant Proteus mirabilis CKTH01, Isolated from Raw Chicken MeatProteus mirabilis CKTH01 is a pathogenic bacterium isolated from raw chicken meat. The genome sequence of P. mirabilis CKTH01 contains genes encoding multidrug efflux pumps, which are the virulence factors of the antibiotic-resistant bacterium. This 3.98-Mb draft genome sequence of...
Genome SequencesDraft Genome Sequence of Escherichia coli DSM 12242, a Highly Efficient Host Strain for the Isolation of Somatic ColiphagesHere, we report the draft genome sequence and characterization of the commercial strain Escherichia coli DSM 12242 (=ATCC 13706/60 =NZRM 3262) derived from strain C (ATCC 13706), which is suitable for the isolation of coliphages from environmental and clinical samples.
Genome SequencesFoot-and-Mouth Disease Virus Serotype A Genome Sequence from Kenya in 2016We report the genome sequence of a foot-and-mouth disease virus (FMDV) serotype A topotype Africa isolate collected from bovine vesicular epithelium from Kenya in 2016. This novel sequence updates the knowledge of FMDV diversity in eastern Africa and has important implications for FMDV epidemiology and molecular analyses.
Genome SequencesGenome Sequences of 11 Conspecific Streptomyces sp. StrainsThe genomes of 11 conspecific Streptomyces strains, i.e., from the same species and inhabiting the same ecological niche, were sequenced and assembled. This data set offers an ideal framework to assess the genome evolution of Streptomyces species in their ecological context.
Genome SequencesComplete Genome Sequence of Salmonella enterica Myophage MatapanHere, we describe the Salmonella enterica serovar Heidelberg phage Matapan. A myophage with a 157,408-kb genome, Matapan is most closely related to Vi01-like phages.
Genome SequencesComplete Genome Sequence of Escherichia coli Myophage MansfieldMansfield is a PB1-like Escherichia bacteriophage with a 68,120-bp genome and a predicted 3,673-bp direct terminal repeat. This myophage encodes 105 proteins, for which 32 functions were predicted.
Genome SequencesFirst Draft Genome Sequence of Wheat Spot Blotch Pathogen Bipolaris sorokiniana BS_112 from India, Obtained Using Hybrid AssemblyBipolaris sorokiniana is a devastating fungal pathogen causing spot blotch of wheat. We report here the first draft genome of Bipolaris sorokiniana strain BS_112 from India using sequence reads from the Ion Torrent, Illumina HiSeq, and Nanopore platforms. The genome size was estimated at 35.64 Mb with an average G+C content of 50.20%.
Genome SequencesWhole-Genome Sequencing of Streptomyces sp. Strain UYFA156, a Cultivar-Specific Plant Growth-Promoting Endophyte of Festuca arundinaceaStreptomyces spp. produce many and diverse bioactive metabolites. Plant growth-promoting (PGP) activity by Streptomyces spp. has been reported repeatedly; however, the mechanisms are largely unknown. We report the sequencing of the genome of a PGP endophytic Streptomyces sp. strain, which will contribute to the understanding of the underlying mechanisms for growth promotion.
Genome SequencesComplete Genome Sequences of Four Salmonella enterica Strains Associated with Pistachios Assembled Using a Combination of Short- and Long-Read SequencingHere, we report the genomes of two Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serovar Montevideo strains (CFSAN005645 and FCC0123) and two Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serovar Senftenberg strains (FSW0104 and CFSAN087304...
Genome SequencesComplete Genome Sequence of Pantoea sp. Strain CCBC3-3-1, an Antagonistic Endophytic Bacterium Isolated from a Cotinus coggygria BranchPantoea sp. strain CCBC3-3-1, having antagonistic activity against Verticillium dahlia, was isolated from Cotinus coggygria. We report the complete genome sequence of this strain determined by PacBio single-molecule real-time (...
Genome SequencesComplete Genome Sequence of Shelby, a Siphophage Infecting Carbapenemase-Producing Klebsiella pneumoniaeCarbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae, a bacterium of the family Enterobacteriaceae, is a high-priority antibiotic-resistant pathogen that causes nosocomial infections. Here, we describe the isolation and annotation of the K....
Genome SequencesComplete Genome Sequence of Escherichia coli Myophage MangalitsaEnteropathogenic Escherichia coli is a prevalent Gram-negative bacterium that can lead to fatal complications from infection in humans. Here, we present the isolation and complete annotation of the 52,329-bp genome of enteropathogenic E. coli ATCC 23545 myophage Mangalitsa. Predicted terminal...
Genome SequencesComplete Genome Sequence of Serratia marcescens Myophage MyoSmarSerratia marcescens is an opportunistic pathogen that causes respiratory, urinary, and digestive tract infections in humans. Here, we describe the annotation of Serratia marcescens myophage MyoSmar. The 68,745-bp genome encodes 105 predicted proteins and is most similar to the genomes of...
Genome SequencesComplete Genome Sequence of Escherichia coli Siphophage ScikuEscherichia coli is a Gram-negative bacterium that is found in humans and animals as both a commensal organism and a pathogen. This report describes the isolation of Sciku, a siphophage infecting E. coli 4s, with 73 protein-coding genes. Genome comparisons suggest that Sciku is related to phages...
Genome SequencesWhole-Genome Sequence of Salmonella enterica subsp. diarizonae Serovar 61:k:1,5,(7) Strain 1569 (14PM0011), Isolated from German SheepHere, we report the draft genome sequence of Salmonella enterica subsp. diarizonae serovar 61:k:1,5,(7) strain 1569, alternatively named 14PM0011, which is a common serovar in German sheep that is unrepresented in the databases and considered and described as being host adapted with low virulence....
Genome SequencesComplete Genome Sequence of a Pseudomonas aeruginosa Isolate from a Kidney StoneRecently, we isolated a temperate bacteriophage, Pseudomonas phage Dobby, from a calcium oxalate kidney stone. Here, we present the complete genome of the bacterial host harboring this phage, Pseudomonas aeruginosa UMB2738. From the analysis of the genome sequence, five additional prophage sequences were identified.
Genome SequencesDraft Genome Sequences of Two Veillonella tobetsuensis Clinical Isolates from Intraoperative Bronchial Fluids of Elderly Patients with Pulmonary CarcinomaTo date, Veillonella tobetsuensis has been known as an oral anaerobe and a facilitator of early-stage oral biofilm development with streptococci. Here, we report the draft genome sequences of 2 strains of V. tobetsuensis first isolated from intraoperative bronchial fluids of elderly patients with...
Genome SequencesComplete Genome Sequences of Two Klebsiella pneumoniae Phages Isolated as Part of an International Effort...We report the genomic sequences of phages KpCHEMY26 and KpGranit, isolated in Israel during a worldwide effort against a multidrug- and phage-resistant strain of Klebsiella pneumoniae from a patient in Finland. These results demonstrate the importance of an efficient worldwide network for collaborating in personalized therapy for infectious diseases.
Genome SequencesDraft Genome Sequence of Streptomyces sp. Strain AM-2504, Identified by 16S rRNA Comparative Analysis as a Streptomyces kasugaensis StrainWe report here the draft genome sequence of Streptomyces sp. strain AM-2504, a microorganism producing a broad range of biotechnologically relevant molecules. The comparative analysis of its 16S rRNA sequence allowed the assignment of this strain to the Streptomyces kasugaensis species, thus fostering functional characterization of the secondary metabolites...
Genome SequencesComplete Genome Sequence of Escherichia coli Podophage Penshu1Escherichia coli 4s is a Gram-negative bacterium found in the equine intestinal ecosystem alongside diverse other coliform bacteria and bacteriophages. This announcement describes the complete genome of the T7-like E. coli 4s podophage Penshu1. From its 39,263-bp genome, 54 protein-encoding genes...
