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Research Project: Genetics, Breeding and Reproductive Physiology to Enhance Production of Catfish

Location: Warmwater Aquaculture Research Unit

Title: Complete genome sequence of Edwardsiella hoshinae ATCC 35051

Author
item REICHLEY, STEPHEN - Mississippi State University
item Waldbieser, Geoffrey - Geoff
item LAWRENCE, MARK - Mississippi State University
item GRIFFIN, MATT - Mississippi State University

Submitted to: Genome Announcements
Publication Type: Peer Reviewed Journal
Publication Acceptance Date: 12/6/2016
Publication Date: 2/9/2016
Citation: Reichley, S.R., Waldbieser, G.C., Lawrence, M.L., Griffin, M.J. 2016. Complete genome sequence of Edwardsiella hoshinae ATCC 35051. Genome Announcements. doi:10.1128/genomeA.01605-16.

Interpretive Summary: Naturally occurring bacteria from the genus Edwardsiella cause mortalities in commercial catfish ponds. To better understand this genus of bacteria, researchers from Mississippi State University and the USDA, ARS, Warmwater Aquaculture Research Unit in Stoneville, MS, have worked together to sequence and assemble the genome of Edwardsiella hoshinae strain ATCC35051. The E. hoshinae genome is contained in a single chromosome of 3,811,650 bp and no plasmids were detected. This genome will be useful in comparative genomic analyses with other Edwardsiella species to identify virulence factors and also develop pathogen-specific detection methods. Genomic comparisons will help researchers develop therapeutics, vaccines, or other methodologies to reduce mortalities in farm-raised catfish.

Technical Abstract: Edwardsiella hoshinae is a Gram-negative, facultative anaerobe that has been primarily isolated from avians and reptiles. We report here the complete and annotated genome of an isolate from a monitor lizard (Varanus sp.), which contains a chromosome of 3,811,650 bp and no plasmids.