Draft genome sequence of Arthrospira platensis C1 (PCC9438)

• Main Authors: Supapon Cheevadhanarak, Kalyanee Paithoonrangsarid, Peerada Prommeenate, Warunee Kaewngam, Apiluck Musigkain, Somvong Tragoonrung, Satoshi Tabata, Takakazu Kaneko, Jeerayut Chaijaruwanich, Duangjai Sangsrakru, Sithichoke Tangphatsornruang, Juntima Chanprasert, Sissades Thongsima, Kanthida Kusolmano, Wattana Jeamton, Sudarat Dulsawat, Amornpan Klanchui, Tayvich Vorapreeda, Vasunun Chumchua, Chiraphan Khannapho, Chinae Thammarongtham, Vethachai Plengvidhya, Sanjukta Subudhi, Apiradee Hongsthong, Marasri Ruengjitchatchawalya, Asawin Meechai, Jittisak Senachak, Morakot Tanticharoen
• Format: Journal
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?partnerID=HzOxMe3b&scp=84859049994&origin=inward; http://cmuir.cmu.ac.th/jspui/handle/6653943832/51407
• Institution: Chiang Mai University

Arthrospira platensis is a cyanobacterium that is extensively cultivated outdoors on a large commercial scale for consumption as a food for humans and animals. It can be grown in monoculture under highly alkaline conditions, making it attractive for industrial production. Here we describe the comple...