Draft genome sequence of Lactiplantibacillus pentosus isolated from traditional fermented rice

Lactiplantibacillus pentosus is a probiotic bacterium reported to be present in various fermented foods, such as fermented olives, and it significantly influences human health. The present study concerns a lactic acid bacterial strain designated L. pentosus, isolated from traditional fermented rice and has been shown to have an assortment of beneficial attributes. Using Illumina technologies, we have sequenced and investigated the whole genome sequence of L. pentosus for an accurate understanding of its functionality and safety. The chromosomal genome was 3.7 Mbp in size with 46% GC (Guanine-Cytosine) content and 3192 protein-coding sequences. In accordance with this, additional extensive bioinformatics investigations were carried out involving whole genome sequence assembly and annotation.