Pantoea sp. Sc1 strain:Sc-1 Genome sequencing and assembly

The genome sequence of a bacterial cotton pathogen was generated for the purpose of defining the genetics of pathogenicity. Novel gene products involved in boll diseases are expected to be identified. This data will likely illuminate basic mechanisms that relate to the infection process' interface with cell wall or other cellular metabolisms, including seed and fiber development. This investigation will accelerate our goal of developing technology to alert producers of potential pathogen reservoirs and the presence of infectious agents in stink bugs as well as determine whether there is an increased probability for stink bugs to carry pathogens.