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Draft genome sequence of Lacticaseibacillus paracasei isolated from fermented banana pseudostem: genomic insights into probiotic and anti-diabetic potential

Year: 2026

Type: data-paper

Abstract: Lacticaseibacillus paracasei RAMULABWGS01 was isolated from fermented banana pseudostem and sequenced to explore its functional, probiotic, and anti-diabetic potential. Genomic DNA was isolated & whole-genome sequence (WGS) using the Illumina NovaSeq platform. The assembled draft genome comprises 3,101,562 base pairs (bp) with N50 of 407,841 bp & GC content of 46.4%. Average Nucleotide Identity (ANI) via JSpeciesWS showed 98.27% similarity to the L. paracasei reference genome, confirming its identity. This genomic resource provides valuable insights into the probiotic capabilities of L. paracasei and supports comparative genomics within the genus. The genome is publicly available at NCBI under BioProject PRJNA1230373 and BioSample SAMN47177163.

Source: Data in Brief

DOI: 10.1016/j.dib.2026.112574

Authors: Prajwal Bhanu R B, Lakshmi Jayaram, Gagan Deep V S, Chandrashekar Srinivasa, Ling Shing Wong, Ramith Ramu

Institutions: Davangere University, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, INTI International University

Language: English

Topic: Probiotics and Fermented Foods

Subfield: Food Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,220