Genome Insights into the Novel Species Jejubacter calystegiae, a Plant Growth-Promoting Bacterium in Saline Conditions

Jejubacter calystegiae KSNA2T, a moderately halophilic, endophytic bacterium isolated from beach morning glory (Calystegia soldanella), was determined to be novel species in new genus the family Enterobacteriaceae. To gain insights into genetic basis of salinity stress response strain we sequenced its genome using two complementary sequencing platforms (Illumina HiSeq and PacBio RSII). The contains repertoire metabolic pathways, such as those for nitrogen, phosphorus, some amino acid metabolism pathways. Functional annotation KSNA2T revealed several genes involved salt tolerance encoding sodium transporters, potassium osmoprotectant enzymes. Plant growth-promoting bacteria-based experiments indicated that promotes germination vegetable seeds saline conditions. Overall, biological analyses provide valuable bacteria-mediated agriculture.