Multilocus sequence based identification and adaptational strategies of Pseudomonas sp. from the supraglacial site of Sikkim Himalaya.

ABSTRACT: Microorganisms inhabiting the supraglacial ice are biotechnologically significant as they are equipped with unique adaptive features in response to extreme environmental conditions of high ultraviolet radiations and frequent freeze-thaw. In the current study, we obtained eleven strains of Pseudomonas from the East Rathong supraglacial site in Sikkim Himalaya that showed taxonomic ambiguity in terms of species affiliation. Being one of the most complex and diverse genera, deciphering the correct taxonomy of Pseudomonas species has always been challenging. So, we conducted multilocus sequence analysis (MLSA) using five housekeeping genes, which concluded the taxonomic assignment of these strains to Pseudomonas antarctica. This was further supported by the lesser mean genetic distances with P

SUBMITTER: Mukhia S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8786180 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature