Screening and Draft Genome Sequencing of a Novel Lactic Acid Bacterial Starter Candidate for Fermented Milk
This project aims to isolate and propose a novel lactic acid bacterial starter candidate for fermented milk production. Lactic acid bacterial strains isolated from various samples were screened based on their potential starter properties. The 16S rDNA gene sequences of screened isolates and the draft genome sequence of the selected starter candidate strain were determined. These genomic resources provide insights into the taxonomic identification and genetic characteristics of the newly proposed fermented milk starter strain.