Open AccessGenome Sequence of Bacillus megaterium O1, a Saponin-Degrading Bacterium
Author(s) -
Cassandra Overney,
Jean J. Huang
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
microbiology resource announcements
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.383
H-Index - 35
ISSN - 2576-098X
DOI - 10.1128/mra.00524-20
Subject(s) - bacillus megaterium , saponin , bacteria , whole genome sequencing , bacillus (shape) , strain (injury) , biology , genome , microbiology and biotechnology , gene , biochemistry , genetics , medicine , alternative medicine , pathology , anatomy
Bacillus megaterium strain O1 was isolated from a soapnut ( Sapindus saponaria ) surface and degrades Quillaja saponin as a sole carbon source. We report the draft genome sequence of B. megaterium O1, which has an estimated size of 5.1 Mb. Study of this isolate will provide insight into mechanisms of saponin degradation.