De novo genome assembly of a probiotic Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus ISO20, isolated from raw milk in South Africa

Lactic acid bacteria are known to exhibit probiotic properties through various mechanisms including production of antimicrobial substances and bile salts tolerance. Here, we report a draft genome sequence of Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus ISO20, a lactic acid bacterium isolated from raw goat's milk to provide genomic insight into its strategies as probiotic strain.

Genome assembly of antimicrobial-resistant Escherichia coli HMVC1 isolated from healthy Mogosane village cattle, South Africa

Here, we present the genome assembly of E. coli strain HMVC1 isolated from rectal fecal samples of healthy cattle in South Africa. The genome size of HMVC1 consisted of 5,043,843 bp, with G + C content of 50.5%. The strain harbors marA, mdtM, acrF, acrD, and other antimicrobial resistance genes.

Draft genome assemblies of 12 Enterobacter hormaechei strains isolated from the North West province of South Africa

We present draft genome sequences of 12 Enterobacter hormaechei strains from feces isolated from cow rectums in the North West province, South Africa. The genome sizes ranged from 4.43 to 5.02Mb, with G + C contents of 55.5-56%, and contained 16-262 contigs. These data will contribute to our knowledge of the ecology and diversity of this species in South Africa.

Draft Genome Sequence of a Putative Raw Milk-Associated Probiotic Bacterium, Pediococcus acidilactici ISO17

Pediococcus acidilactici is a beneficial lactic acid bacterium frequently studied for its probiotic potential. Here, we present a 2.32-Mb draft genome sequence of strain ISO17, with a G+C content of 42%. The genome was predicted to harbor 4 rRNA genes, 47 tRNA genes, and 2,297 protein-coding sequences.