Abstract
Chromobacterium vaccinii has been isolated only from cranberry bogs in Massachusetts. While it is unknown what role these bacteria play in their natural environments, they hold potential as biological control agents against the larvae of insect pests. Potential virulence genes were identified, including the violacein synthesis pathway, siderophores, and chitinases.
Highlights
Chromobacterium vaccinii has been isolated only from cranberry bogs in Massachusetts
C. vaccinii is characterized by its production of the pigment violacein and its ability to kill diamondback moth and Aedes mosquito larvae [2]
The genomes of isolates MWU205T and MWU328 were sequenced at the University of Arizona Genetics Core using the 454 GS FLX Titanium system following the manufacturer’s protocols
Summary
Chromobacterium vaccinii has been isolated only from cranberry bogs in Massachusetts. Chromobacterium vaccinii strains were isolated from cultivated and wild cranberry bog soils in Massachusetts [1]. C. vaccinii is characterized by its production of the pigment violacein and its ability to kill diamondback moth and Aedes mosquito larvae [2].
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