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January 26, 2026Journal of Phycology2 citations

Genome sequences of Almyronema epifaneia and Thainema salinarum isolated from an intertidal mangrove forest

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ARArup Ratan RoyFLForrest W. LeflerHLH. Dail Laughinghouse

Key Points

  • The aim was to sequence the genomes of two filamentous cyanobacteria, Almyronema epifaneia and Thainema salinarum.
  • Obtained draft genome sequences from two cyanobacteria strains isolated from a mangrove forest.
  • Conducted AntiSMASH analysis to identify biosynthetic gene clusters.
  • Deposited genome sequences in GenBank for further research.
  • Both genomes contained distinct biosynthetic gene clusters associated with secondary metabolite production.
  • Identified metabolites include terpenes, hapalosin, anachelin, bovienimide A, and scytocyclamide.
  • Findings suggest adaptations to the variable intertidal environment.

Abstract

Abstract Here, we have presented draft genome sequences from the type strain of Almyronema epifaneia MCC 5313 as well as Thainema salinarum MCC 5402, two filamentous cyanobacteria obtained from the Sundarbans, the largest intertidal mangrove forest in the world. AntiSMASH analysis revealed that the two genomes contained distinct biosynthetic gene clusters (BGCs), which may help in supporting their adaptation to the fluctuating intertidal environment. These BGCs encode the production of secondary metabolites such as terpenes, hapalosin, anachelin, bovienimide A, and scytocyclamide. The whole‐genome shotgun projects for Almyronema epifaneia MCC 5313 and Thainema salinarum MCC 5402 have been deposited in GenBank under accession numbers GCA₀42788235. 1 and GCA₀52168235. 1, respectively.

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