Genome sequence of the epiphytic bacteria Bacillus altitudinis strain 19_A, isolated from the marine macroalga Ulva lactuca

Abstract

Microorganisms living on marine macroalgal surfaces require enzyme repertoires to metabolize macroalgal-synthesized compounds. These enzymes are biological catalysts which have specific functional properties for biotechnological applications. Here, we raise awareness on the set of enzyme categories produced by the Bacillus altidudinis strain 19_A, isolated from the marine macroalga Ulva lactuca, as revealed by the analysis of its complete genome sequence. The genome of B. altitudinis strain 19_A is ∼3.7 Mb long, has a G + C content of 41.2 %, and contains a total of 3,967 protein-coding genes. Our predictive analysis revealed that these genes encode proteases, lipases, esterases, and enzymes involved in the synthesis, degradation, and modification of carbohydrates. This enzyme repertoire may have promising biotechnological and industrial applications.

Keywords

• Genome
• Enzymes
• Bacillus altitudinis
• Macroalgae