Dear Colleagues,

Currently, next-generation sequencing (NGS) technologies constitute a cost-effective and time-saving tool for sequencing bacteria that harbor genes with potential biotechnological applications. These applications can be easily detected and predicted using a few bioinformatic tools on a regular desktop computer. From novel enzymes to exceptionally biologically active compounds and more, the bacterial genome serves as the starting point for discovering new species and valuable biotechnological tools. These tools not only simplify everyday tasks but also contribute to improvements in food, agriculture, and the environment, benefiting various end-users, the economy, and society as a whole. Over the past few years, the number of bacterial genomes, from draft genomes to complete chromosomes, has grown exponentially. This growth has enriched public databases with several thousands of annotated genomes that hold significant biological value. Additionally, publication of full-length articles addressing genomes and concise genome announcements have introduced novel species that were previously unreported, thereby enriching scientific literature.

In this Special Issue, we aim to present research on genome sequences of novel bacterial strains with promising and potential biotechnological applications. Our goal is to highlight registrable, and entirely new sequencing data to the field of biotechnology, thereby advancing related research areas.

Dr. Leopoldo Palma
Dr. Diego Herman Sauka
Prof. Dr. Baltasar Escriche
Guest Editor

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• next-generation sequencing
• complete genome sequence
• draft genome sequence
• genome annotation
• gene prediction
• species identification
• species classification
• plasmids
• gene clusters