Comparative and functional genomics of the Lactococcus lactis taxon; insights into evolution and niche adaptation.
Philip KelleherFrancesca BottaciniJennifer MahonyKieran N KilcawleyDouwe van SinderenPublished in: BMC genomics (2017)
Niche adaptation appears to play a significant role in governing the genetic content of each L. lactis subspecies, while (differential) genome decay and redundancy in the dairy niche is also highlighted.
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