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Title: Draft Genome Sequence of a Serratia marcescens Strain (PIC3611) Proficient at Recalcitrant Polysaccharide Utilization
Serratia marcescensis a Gram-negative bacterium found in terrestrial and aquatic environments and studied for its polysaccharide utilization capabilities as part of larger efforts to discover novel carbohydrate-active enzymes. Here, we announce the genome sequence of anS. marcescensstrain (PIC3611) that is able to utilize complex polysaccharide substrates.  more » « less
Award ID(s):
2038304
PAR ID:
10493318
Author(s) / Creator(s):
;
Editor(s):
Thrash, J. Cameron
Publisher / Repository:
American Society for Microbiology
Date Published:
Journal Name:
Microbiology Resource Announcements
Volume:
11
Issue:
7
ISSN:
2576-098X
Format(s):
Medium: X
Sponsoring Org:
National Science Foundation
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