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Comparative genomics reveals population structure and functional differentiation in Limosilactobacillus fermentum.
Scientific reports - 17 Jun 2026
Jehma Nirusna, Chaichana Nattarika, Suwannasin Sirikan, Dechathai Thitaporn, Singkhamanan Kamonnut, Wonglapsuwan Monwadee, Pomwised Rattanaruji, Surachat Komwit
Abstract excerpt
Limosilactobacillus fermentum is a widely distributed lactic acid bacterium frequently detected in fermented foods and host-associated microbiota, yet its global genomic diversity and functional variability remain insufficiently characterized. Here, we performed a large-scale comparative genomic analysis of 336 high-quality L. fermentum genomes curated from public databases. Species identity was validated using...
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- Phylogeny
- Genome, Bacterial
- Genomics
- Limosilactobacillus fermentum
- Multigene Family
- Genetic Variation
