Arthrobacter agilis

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Arthrobacter agilis is a cold-loving bacterium from the genus Arthrobacter. It is found in lake water and Antarctic sea ice and was previously named Micrococcus agilis. It produces compounds such as dimethylhexadecylamine and carotenoids, promotes plant growth, and makes enzymes that work at low temperatures. It was isolated from Pangong Lake in the northwestern Himalayas, India. The genome is about 3.6 million base pairs long, with roughly 3316 protein-coding genes and 74 RNA genes, including many genes for hydrolytic enzymes and cold-shock proteins, showing versatility and cold adaptation. The L77 strain is studied as a potential source of antifreeze proteins and other bioactive molecules for future bioprospecting.