Chromid-like secondary replicons as key sites of biosynthetic gene clusters in Ktedonobacteria
Shuhei Yabe, Yu Zheng, Shunji Takahashi, Chongyang Yang, Yui Nose, Shinichi Yamazaki, Nao Okuma, MAZYTHA KINANTI RACHMANIA, Fitria Ningsih, Wellyzar Sjamsuridzal, Mayo Sato, Kiminori Toyooka, Yasunori Ichihashi
The paper identifies chromid-like secondary replicons in Ktedonobacteria as key genomic regions harboring biosynthetic gene clusters, expanding understanding of soil microbial secondary metabolism.
bioRxiv · Feb 3, 2026 · PreprintMicrobiology