Genome Sequence of Leuconostoc gelidum KCTC 3527, Isolated from Kimchi

Leuconostoc gelidum KCTC 3527 is found mainly in vegetables and plays an important role in vegetable fermentation, including that of Korean traditional kimchi. Here we announce the draft genome sequence of Leuconostoc gelidum KCTC 3527, isolated from Korean traditional kimchi, and describe major findings from its annotation.     

Genome sequence of Leuconostoc carnosum KCTC 3525

We announce the draft genome sequence of the type strain Leuconostoc carnosum KCTC 3525 (3,234,408 bp with a G+C content of 40.9%), one of the most prevalent lactic acid bacteria present during the manufacturing process of vacuum-packaged meats, which consists of 2,407 large contigs (>500 bp in size). The genome sequence was obtained by a whole-genome shotgun strategy using Roche 454 GS (FLX Titanium) pyrosequencing, and all of the reads were assembled using Newbler Assembler 2.3.     

Genome sequence of Leuconostoc argentinum KCTC 3773

Leuconostoc argentinum is one of the most prevalent lactic acid bacteria present during the manufacturing process of kimchi, the best-known traditional Korean dish. Here, we present the draft genome sequence of type strain KCTC 3773 of Leuconostoc argentinum (1,720,683 bp, with a G+C content of 42.9%), which consists of 98 large contigs (>100 bp in size).     

Genome sequence of Leuconostoc fallax KCTC 3537

Leuconostoc fallax is known to be present during the manufacturing process of kimchi, the best-known traditional Korean dish. Here, we present the draft genome sequence of the type strain Leuconostoc fallax KCTC 3537 (1,638,971 bp, with a G+C content of 37.5%), which consists of 30 large contigs (>100 bp in size).     

Genome sequence of Leuconostoc pseudomesenteroides KCTC 3652

We announce the genome sequence of one of the most prevalent lactic acid bacteria present during the manufacturing process of cane juice, the type strain Leuconostoc pseudomesenteroides KCTC 3652 (3,244,985 bp, with a G+C content of 38.3%), which consists of 1,160 large contigs (>100 bp in size). All of the contigs were assembled by the Newbler Assembler 2.3 software program (454 Life Sciences).     

Complete genome sequence of Leuconostoc kimchii strain C2, isolated from Kimchi

Leuconostoc kimchii strain C2 was isolated from fermented kimchi in Korea. Here we announce the complete genome sequence of Leuconostoc kimchii strain C2, consisting of a 1,877,174-bp chromosome with a G+C content of 37.9% and no plasmid and describe major findings from its annotation.     

Complete Genome Sequence of Leuconostoc carnosum Strain JB16, Isolated from Kimchi

Leuconostoc carnosum strain JB16 was isolated from kimchi, the traditional Korean fermented food. Here, we report the complete genome sequence of L. carnosum strain JB16, consisting of a 1,645,096-bp circular chromosome with a G+C content of 37.24% and four plasmids.     

Genome sequence of Lactobacillus versmoldensis KCTC 3814

Lactobacillus versmoldensis KCTC 3814 was isolated from raw fermented poultry salami. The species was present in high numbers and frequently dominated the lactic acid bacteria (LAB) populations of the products. Here, we announce the draft genome sequence of Lactobacillus versmoldensis KCTC 3814, isolated from poultry salami, and describe major findings from its annotation.     

Genome sequence of Lactobacillus fructivorans KCTC 3543

Lactobacillus fructivorans is important in the generation of particular flavors and in other ripening processes associated with fermented food. Here, we present the draft genome sequence of the type strain Lactobacillus fructivorans KCTC 3543 (1,373,326 bp, with a G+C content of 38.9%), which consists of 5 scaffolds. The genome sequence was obtained by using a whole-genome shotgun strategy with Roche 454 GS (FLX Titanium) pyrosequencing, and all of the reads were assembled using Newbler Assembler 2.3.     

Genome sequence of Lactobacillus suebicus KCTC 3549

Lactobacillus suebicus is important in the generation of particular flavors and in other ripening processes associated with apple mash. Here, we present the draft genome sequence of the type strain Lactobacillus suebicus KCTC 3549 (2,656,936 bp, with a G+C content of 39.0%), which consists of 143 large contigs (>100 bp).     

Genome sequence of Lactobacillus farciminis KCTC 3681

Lactobacillus farciminis is one of the most prevalent lactic acid bacterial species present during the manufacturing process of kimchi, the best-known traditional Korean dish. Here, we present the draft genome sequence of the type strain Lactobacillus farciminis KCTC 3681 (2,498,309 bp, with a G+C content of 36.4%), which consists of 5 scaffolds.     

Mannitol production by Leuconostoc citreum KACC 91348P isolated from Kimchi

Leuconostoc genus, which comprise heterofermentative lactic acid bacteria, reduces fructose to mannitol by recycling intracellular NADH. To evaluate the mannitol productivities of different Leuconostoc species, 5 stock cultures and 4 newly isolated strains were cultivated in MRS and simplified media containing glucose and fructose (1:2 ratio). Among them, L. citreum KACC 91348P, which was isolated from kimchi, showed superior result in cell growth rate, mannitol production rate, and yield in both media. The optimal condition for mannitol production of this strain was pH 6.5 and 30°C. When L. citreum KACC was cultured in simplified medium in a 2 l batch fermenter under optimal conditions, the maximum volumetric productivity was 14.83 g·l(-1)h(-1) and overall yield was 86.6%. This strain is a novel and efficient mannitol producer originated from foods to be used for fermentation of fructose-containing foods.     

Genome sequence of Lactobacillus cypricasei KCTC 13900

Lactobacillus cypricasei KCTC 13900 is important in the generation of particular flavors and in other ripening processes associated with specific cheeses. Here, we announce the draft genome sequence of Lactobacillus cypricasei KCTC 13900, isolated from cheeses, and describe major findings from its annotation.     

Genome sequence of Lactobacillus animalis KCTC 3501

Lactobacillus animalis is one of the most prevalent lactic acid bacteria present during the manufacturing process of kimchi, the best-known traditional Korean dish. Here, we present the draft genome sequence of Lactobacillus animalis type strain KCTC 3501 (1,882,795 bp, with a G+C content of 41.1%), which consists of 7 scaffolds.     

Genome sequence of Lactobacillus coryniformis subsp. coryniformis KCTC 3167

Lactobacillus coryniformis subsp. coryniformis is known to be present during the manufacturing process of kimchi, the best-known traditional Korean dish. Here, we present the draft genome sequence of Lactobacillus coryniformis subsp. coryniformis type strain KCTC 3167 (2,964,752 bp, with a G+C content of 42.8%), which consists of 55 scaffolds.     

Genome sequence of Lactobacillus johnsonii PF01, isolated from piglet feces

Lactobacillus johnsonii PF01, an autochthonous bacterium of the gastrointestinal tract, was isolated from a fecal sample from a piglet. The strain adhered specifically to the duodenal and jejunal epithelial cells of the piglet and had high bile resistance activity. Here we report the genomic sequence of L. johnsonii PF01.     

Genome sequence of Escherichia coli AA86, isolated from cow feces

Escherichia coli AA86 (=KACC 15541) is an enteric bacterium that was isolated from a sample of healthy cow feces. Its genome sequence revealed that it is most closely related to the human fecal strain E. coli SE15 and could be classified under E. coli phylogenetic group B2. Here, we report the genome sequence of E. coli AA86, consisting of 3 contigs and 2 plasmids.     

Genome sequence of Lactobacillus amylovorus GRL1118, isolated from pig ileum

Lactobacillus amylovorus is a common member of the beneficial microbiota present in the pig gastrointestinal tract. Here, we report the genome sequence of the surface layer (S-layer) protein-carrying and potentially probiotic strain L. amylovorus GRL1118, which was isolated from porcine ileum and which shows strong adherence to pig intestinal epithelial cells.     

Genome sequence of Lactobacillus salivarius NIAS840, isolated from chicken intestine

Lactobacillus salivarius is a well-known lactic acid bacterium to which increasing attention has been paid recently for use as probiotics for humans and animals. L. salivarius NIAS840 was first isolated from broiler chicken feces, displaying antimicrobial activities against multidrug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium. Here, we report the genome sequence of L. salivarius NIAS840 (2,046,557 bp) including a small plasmid and two megaplasmids.