Complete Genome Sequence of Lactococcus lactis subsp. lactis bv. diacetylactis SD96

Abstract

The genome of Lactococcus lactis subsp. lactis bv. diacetylactis SD96, a strain used for cheese production, is presented. SD96 is refractory to phage attack, which is a desired property for starter bacteria. Its 10 plasmids provide industrially important traits, such as lactose and citrate metabolism, proteolytic activity, and phage resistance. The genome of Lactococcus lactis subsp. lactis bv. diacetylactis SD96, a strain used for cheese production, is presented. SD96 is refractory to phage attack, which is a desired property for starter bacteria. Its 10 plasmids provide industrially important traits, such as lactose and citrate metabolism, proteolytic activity, and phage resistance.