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ArticleBMC genomics2026

Hybrid genome assembly and comprehensive genomic analysis of Lactiplantibacillus pentosus LP309 reveal its probiotic and technological potential.

Ana Marín-Gordillo, Elio López-García, Verónica Romero-Gil, Virginia Martín-Arranz, Francisco Noé Arroyo-López, Francisco Rodríguez-Gómez

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Ana Marín-GordilloOleica start-up (Technological Applications for Improvement of the Quality and Safety in Foods), Avenida Diego Martínez Barrio Nº10, Second Floor, Seville, 41013, Spain.
Elio López-GarcíaInstituto de la Grasa (CSIC), Food Biotechnology Department, Ctra. Sevilla-Utrera, km 1. Building 46. Campus Universitario Pablo de Olavide, Seville, 41013, Spain. elopez@ig.csic.es.
Verónica Romero-GilInstituto de la Grasa (CSIC), Food Biotechnology Department, Ctra. Sevilla-Utrera, km 1. Building 46. Campus Universitario Pablo de Olavide, Seville, 41013, Spain.
Virginia Martín-ArranzInstituto de la Grasa (CSIC), Food Biotechnology Department, Ctra. Sevilla-Utrera, km 1. Building 46. Campus Universitario Pablo de Olavide, Seville, 41013, Spain.
Francisco Noé Arroyo-LópezInstituto de la Grasa (CSIC), Food Biotechnology Department, Ctra. Sevilla-Utrera, km 1. Building 46. Campus Universitario Pablo de Olavide, Seville, 41013, Spain. fnoe@ig.csic.es.
Francisco Rodríguez-GómezInstituto de la Grasa (CSIC), Food Biotechnology Department, Ctra. Sevilla-Utrera, km 1. Building 46. Campus Universitario Pablo de Olavide, Seville, 41013, Spain.

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Abstract

backgroundThis study provides an in-depth genomic and functional characterization of Lactiplantibacillus pentosus LP309, a strain isolated from table olive fermentations. The microorganism was sequenced using three next‑generation sequencing platforms—Illumina, PacBio, and Oxford Nanopore Technologies (ONT)—and multiple assembly and polishing strategies were evaluated. Assembly performance and annotation quality metrics were compared across approaches, and the most complete hybrid assembly for this study (Illumina + ONT) was selected for comprehensive genomic characterization.

resultsThe complete chromosome was circularized at 3,523,074 bp, and together with eight plasmids, the total genome length reached 3,743,370 bp, comprising 3,448 coding sequences (CDSs) and reflecting the genomic complexity of LP309 strain. Taxonomic assignment based on Average Nucleotide Identity confirmed the species identity, while functional annotation predicted the presence of two bacteriocin and two exopolysaccharide biosynthesis clusters. Additionally, over 150 genes related to the probiotic and technological potential of the strain were also identified, including those involved in adhesion, acid stress resistance, vitamin biosynthesis, and carbohydrate metabolism, among others. Safety assessment confirmed the absence of genes associated with virulence, antibiotic or acquired antimicrobial resistance. Mobilome analysis revealed four prophages, 133 insertion sequences, and four genomic islands, while no integrons were detected.

conclusionsThis in silico study has revealed the strong technological relevance and probiotic potential of LP309, establishing this plant-based bacterium as a safe and functionally versatile candidate for applications in the food and biotechnology industries.

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Genome, BacterialGenomicsLactobacillaceaeProbioticsHigh-Throughput Nucleotide SequencingMolecular Sequence AnnotationLactobacillus pentosusProbioticStarterTable OlivesWhole-genome sequencing

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PMID41735829
PMCPMC13037094

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