Draft Genome Sequences of Four Enterococcus faecium Strains Isolated from Argentine Cheese

MARTINO, G; QUINTANA, I; ESPARIZ, M; BLANCATO, VS; GALLINA, G; ESTEBAN, L; MAGNI, C

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Lugar: Washington DC; Año: 2016 vol. 4

We report the draft genome sequences of four Enterococcus faecium strains isolated from Argentine regional cheeses. These strains were selected based on their technological properties,i.e.,their ability to produce aroma compounds(diacetyl,acetoin,and 2,3-butanediol)from citrate. The goal of our study is to provide further genetic evidence for the rational selection of enterococci strains based on their pheno- and genotype in order to be used in cheese production.