Comparative Genomics Reveals Insights into Induction of Violacein Biosynthesis and Adaptive Evolution in <i>Janthinobacterium</i>
Xiaoqin Wu, Alexey E. Kazakov, Sara Gushgari-Doyle, Xingli Yu, Valentine Trotter, Rhona Kayra Stuart, Romy Chakraborty
Abstract
Phylogenetically closely related bacteria can thrive in diverse environmental habitats due to adaptive evolution. Genomic changes resulting from adaptive evolution lead to variations in cellular function, metabolism, and secondary metabolite biosynthesis.
Topics & Concepts
BiologyComparative genomicsQuorum sensingAdaptation (eye)GenomeGeneGenomicsGeneticsWhole genome sequencingBacteriaSecondary metaboliteHost adaptationPhenotypeSecondary metabolismMetabolic pathwayExperimental evolutionEvolutionary biologyComputational biologyPhylogeneticsBiosynthesisMetabolic engineeringStrain (injury)Molecular evolutionMicrobial Metabolism and ApplicationsMicrobial Natural Products and BiosynthesisBiochemical and biochemical processes