Genome-based exploration of the specialized metabolic capacities of the genus Rhodococcus

Genome-based exploration of the specialized metabolic capacities of the genus Rhodococcus

Abstract Background Bacteria of the genus Rhodococcus are well known for their ability to degrade a large range of organic compounds. Some rhodococci are free-living, saprophytic bacteria; others are animal and plant pathogens. Recently, several studies have shown that their genomes encode putative...

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Main Authors: Ana Ceniceros, Lubbert Dijkhuizen, Mirjan Petrusma, Marnix H. Medema
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-08-01
Series:BMC Genomics
Subjects:
Specialized metabolism
Natural products
Biosynthetic gene clusters
Rhodococcus
Mycobacterium
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12864-017-3966-1

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