Draft Genome Sequence of an Antifungal Bacterium Isolated from the Breeding Environment of Dorcus hopei binodulosus.

Takehiko Kenzaka,Katsuji Tani,Yasuhiro Yamada

doi:10.1128/genomea.00424-14

Abstract

Burkholderia sp. strain A1 was isolated from a decaying log present in the breeding environment of a stag beetle. The draft genome sequence indicates that strain A1 harbors many biosynthesis molecules, which have antimicrobial properties, and thus potentially eliminates the fungi by producing antifungal compounds, such as siderophores.

Highlights

Burkholderia sp. strain A1 was isolated from a decaying log present in the breeding environment of a stag beetle
The stag beetle genus Dorcus consists of 140 species, and the Japanese Dorcus hopei binodulosus is one of the largest types of stag beetle [1]
After the fungus Trichoderma was eliminated by the presence of D. hopei binodulosus, Burkholderia sp. strain A1 was isolated from the decaying log, which was used for egg laying in the breeding environment of the stag beetle

Summary

Introduction

Burkholderia sp. strain A1 was isolated from a decaying log present in the breeding environment of a stag beetle. Adult D. hopei binodulosus species produce eggs in woody debris, and the larval stage consumes the decaying wood as nutrition. Fungi are often present on the surface of the woody substrates and can inhibit the growth of the larvae. It has been known that the presence of D. hopei binodulosus eliminates fungi in breeding environments.

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