Draft genome sequence of Polaribacter sp. strain OB-PA-B3: a novel algal polysaccharide degrader isolated from the particle-associated fraction of Osaka Bay, Japan

Key Points

• The research aims to sequence and characterize the genome of a new algal polysaccharide-degrading strain.
• Isolated Polaribacter strain OB-PA-B3 from seawater in Osaka Bay.
• Sequenced the draft genome of the strain.
• Analyzed average nucleotide identity compared to related species.
• The strain shows 91.9% average nucleotide identity with Polaribacter sp. BM10.
• The draft genome size is 3.2 Mbp with 29.8% GC content.
• Identified encoding of carbohydrate-active enzymes, including a laminarin-utilizing enzyme.