Draft genome sequences of four lactic acid bacteria from fermented chicken meat unveil biosynthetic gene clusters for antimicrobial compounds

Lactic acid bacteria play a crucial role in fermented food production and serve as important sources of antimicrobial peptides. This study reports four lactic acid bacteria strains, isolated from fermented chicken meat, which harbor biosynthetic gene clusters encoding antimicrobial compounds. These strains are classified within the genera Pediococcus and Lactiplantibacillus.