Draft genome sequence of Streptomyces sp. OS603R isolated from holy basil roots with promising antimicrobial and antitumor potential

Microbiol Resour Announc. 2023 Oct 19;12(10):e0033223. doi: 10.1128/MRA.00332-23. Epub 2023 Sep 11.

Abstract

We report the genome sequence of Streptomyces sp. OS603R, isolated from holy basil roots. The strain possesses genes potentially responsible for antimicrobial and antitumor agents. The genome assembly comprises 7,521,075 bps with 72.29% GC content. The genome provides the basis for studies involving genes related to relevant bioactive compounds.

Keywords: Streptomyces; antimicrobial activity; antitumor activity; microbial genome.