TABLE 2.
Transcriptional response of Caldicellulosiruptor species during growth on cellulose (Avicel) and switchgrass
| Species | Nucleotides (Mb) | Total no. of genes | Avia | SWGa | No. of extracellular CAZymes | Avia | SWGa | No. of ABC transporters | Avia | SWGa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. bescii | 2.93 | 2,776 | 129 (98) | 243 (167) | 20 | 0 | 9 (8) | 20 | 2 (2) | 11 (8) |
| C. kronotskyensis | 2.84 | 2,583 | 64 (48) | 106 (81) | 31 | 0 | 8 (4) | 28 | 0 | 13 (9) |
| C. saccharolyticus | 2.97 | 2,760 | 211 (165) | 257 (160) | 19 | 1 (1) | 7 (6) | 24 | 1 (1) | 16 (11) |
| Core | NA | 1,922 | 9 | 18 | 14 | 0 | 4 | 16 | 0 | 6 |
a
Number of genes upregulated on cellulose or switchgrass. Numbers in parentheses indicate genes in core genome. Avi, Avicel; SWG, switchgrass; NA, not applicable.