Complete Genome Sequence of Enterobacter cloacae UW5, a Rhizobacterium Capable of High Levels of Indole-3-Acetic Acid Production.

Thomas J D Coulson,Cheryl L Patten

doi:10.1128/genomea.00843-15

Abstract

We report the complete genome sequence of Enterobacter cloacae UW5, an indole-3-acetic acid-producing rhizobacterium originally isolated from the rhizosphere of grass. The 4.9-Mbp genome has a G+C content of 54% and contains 4,496 protein-coding sequences.

Highlights

Members of the Enterobacter genus are Gram-negative facultative anaerobic bacteria commonly found inhabiting the rhizosphere of plants, and they may be members of the intestinal microflora of humans
Enterobacter cloacae strains are often endophytes capable of biocontrol of plant infectious diseases or production of plant growth-stimulating compounds [1]
E. cloacae UW5 was originally isolated from the rhizosphere of reeds in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada [2, 3], and has been shown to produce high levels of indole-3-acetic acid (IAA) [4], a signaling molecule that acts as a bacterial stress response regulator, antimicrobial metabolite, and plant growth stimulant [5]

Summary

Introduction

Members of the Enterobacter genus are Gram-negative facultative anaerobic bacteria commonly found inhabiting the rhizosphere of plants, and they may be members of the intestinal microflora of humans. Enterobacter cloacae strains are often endophytes capable of biocontrol of plant infectious diseases or production of plant growth-stimulating compounds [1]. E. cloacae UW5 was originally isolated from the rhizosphere of reeds in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada [2, 3], and has been shown to produce high levels of indole-3-acetic acid (IAA) [4], a signaling molecule that acts as a bacterial stress response regulator, antimicrobial metabolite, and plant growth stimulant [5].

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