Lactobacillus helveticus strain:M3 Genome sequencing and assembly. Lactobacillus helveticus strain:M3

Lactobacillus helveticus is traditionally used in the manufacture of Swiss-type cheeses and long-ripened Italian cheeses and it is the prevalent species recovered from natural lactic starter cultures used for the production of typical Italian cheese. In addition to its technological importance, it is also acquiring an increasing interest as probiotic organism.