# Whole-genome sequencing and annotation of Micrococcus luteus TG3.30 isolated from sugarcane plantation soil in São Paulo, Brazil

**Authors:** Lara Maria Biancheti, Nathália Vilela, Eleni Gomes, Lisbeth Olsson

PMC · DOI: 10.1128/mra.01073-25 · 2026-02-03

## TL;DR

This paper presents the complete genome sequence of a Micrococcus luteus strain from sugarcane soil in Brazil, offering insights into its genetic makeup and potential uses.

## Contribution

The study provides a high-quality, complete genome sequence of Micrococcus luteus TG3.30 using hybrid sequencing technology.

## Key findings

- The genome is 2.58 Mb in size with a GC content of 72.92%.
- The assembly achieved 99.96% completeness, making it a valuable resource for genomic studies.

## Abstract

We report the complete genome sequence of Micrococcus luteus TG3.30, isolated from sugarcane soil in Brazil. The 2.58 Mb genome (GC 72.92%) was assembled from hybrid Illumina–Nanopore sequencing with 99.96% completeness, providing a high-quality resource for taxonomic and comparative genomic studies of this versatile actinobacterium.

## Full-text entities

- **Species:** Actinomycetes bacterium (species) [taxon 1883427]

## Figures

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