Genome sequence of the Spinosyns-producing bacterium Saccharopolyspora spinosa NRRL 18395

J Bacteriol. 2011 Jun;193(12):3150-1. doi: 10.1128/JB.00344-11. Epub 2011 Apr 8.

Abstract

Saccharopolyspora spinosa is a Gram-positive bacterium that produces spinosad, a well-known biodegradable insecticide that is used for agricultural pest control and has an excellent environmental and mammalian toxicological profile. Here, we present the first draft genome sequence of the type strain Saccharopolyspora spinosa NRRL 18395, which consists of 22 scaffolds.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Gene Expression Regulation, Bacterial / physiology
  • Genome, Bacterial*
  • Macrolides / metabolism*
  • Molecular Sequence Data
  • Saccharopolyspora / genetics*
  • Saccharopolyspora / metabolism*

Substances

  • Macrolides

Associated data

  • GENBANK/AEYC00000000