Custom script for feature extraction from Genbank files

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The script is used to extract isolation source from GenBank files and can be adjusted to extract other features as well. This script can help extract the relevant information batch rather than manually copy the information one by one. The script contains all the information needed to perform the information extraction. GenBank file (x.gb) to be processed should be provided by users. An example GenBank file for test is included in this dataset ([16S_plantibacter_isolates.gb](https://datadryad.org/stash/downloads/file_stream/2637428)).

## Description of the data and file structure

The script was written in Python and is Linux compatible. Biopython should be installed in the system to run this script. Steps to run this script on Linux system are as below.
1\. First download the GenBank file (x.gb) into the same location where the script is.
2\. Then change the gb file name to the one written in the script or change the gb file ...