537 draft genomes from Kust, et al. 2024

Description: This dataset comprises 537 draft genomes of bacterial species associated with cyanobacterial consortia from three distinct freshwater ecosystems. These consortia were established using five model cyanobacterial strains and bacterial inocula from Strawberry Creek, Eel River and Discovery Bay, CA. The genomes were derived from metagenomic sequencing and subsequent genome-resolved metagenomic analysis, representing a wide array of bacterial taxa. The dataset provides insights into the taxonomic diversity, genomic novelty, and community structure of these in vitro consortia. This resource is invaluable for studying microbial interactions, community dynamics, and the ecological roles of cyanobacteria-associated bacteria.
Key Highlights:
Sample Collection: Bacterial inocula were collected from three freshwater ecosystems: UC Berkeley Strawberry Creek, Eel River, CA, and Sacramento River Delta, CA.Cyanobacterial Hosts: Five model cyanobacterial strains were used to establish consortia: Synechococcus elongatus PCC 7942, Synechococcus elongatus UTEX 3055, Synechocystis sp. PCC 6803, Anabaena/Nostoc sp. PCC 7120, and Leptolyngbya sp. BL0902.Sequencing and Analysis: Genomes were obtained through metagenomic sequencing and analyzed using genome-resolved metagenomics, yielding 537 draft genomes.Taxonomic Diversity: The dataset covers a broad range of bacterial taxa, including novel species not previously represented in genomic databases.Research Applications: This dataset supports research in microbial ecology, cyanobacterial interactions, and biogeochemical cycling.