Genomic Analyses of Weissella cibaria W25, a Potential Bacteriocin-Producing Strain Isolated from Pasture in Campos das Vertentes, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Abstract

<i>Weissella</i> is a genus containing Gram-positive, heterofermentative bacteria belonging to the lactic acid bacteria (LAB) group. These bacteria are endowed with promising technological and antimicrobial attributes. <i>Weissella cibaria</i> W25 was isolated from a dairy environment where raw milk cheeses are produced. Therefore, we sequenced and assembled the W25 draft genome sequence, which consists of 41 contigs totaling ~2.4 Mbp, with a G + C content of 45.04%. Then we carried out a comprehensive comparative genomic analysis with <i>W. cibaria</i> 110, known to produce the weissellicin 110 bacteriocin, and four other non-bacteriocin-producing <i>W. cibaria</i> strains.