Seagrass Zmu Genome

Seagrass Zmu Genome provides access to genome assembly and annotation data for Zostera muelleri and associated seagrass‑linked microbial strains to support genomic analyses of seagrass ecosystems.

Key Features:

• Genomic Data Access: Draft genome sequences linked to strains isolated from sediment surrounding Zostera marina roots are included, with emphasis on data relevant to Zostera muelleri.
• Associated Microbial Genomes: Includes Pseudoalteromonas porphyrae strains UCD-SED9 and UCD-SED14, identified as members of the phylum Proteobacteria, isolated from seagrass‑associated sediments.
• Annotation Data: Genome assembly and annotation data for Zostera muelleri and associated strains are provided.
• Detailed Assembly Information: Assembly metrics include genome sizes of 4,847,456 bp and 4,817,752 bp for the respective Pseudoalteromonas porphyrae strains.

Scientific Applications:

• Marine Microbial Ecology: Enables analysis of microbial genomes associated with seagrass ecosystems to study organismal interactions and community composition.
• Genomic Research: Supports studies of genetic diversity, evolutionary relationships, and functional genomics in seagrass‑associated organisms.
• Environmental Impact Studies: Facilitates investigation of how microbial community composition and genomic potential relate to seagrass health and environmental change.
• Conservation Efforts: Provides genomic data that can inform conservation strategies for seagrass ecosystems and associated biodiversity.

Methodology:

Genomic sequences were derived from Pseudoalteromonas porphyrae strains isolated from sediments near Zostera marina roots; strains belong to the phylum Proteobacteria and were collected in proximity to the UC Davis Bodega Marine Laboratory.