Whole-Genomic and Functional Characterization of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum CLPX21 as Potent Probiotic Candidate
Genomic analysis revealed that the CLPX21 genome encoded multiple functional genes and gene clusters, including biosynthesis of bacteriocins and secondary metabolites associated with antimicrobial and antioxidant functions, which provide a genetic basis for its beneficial phenotypic characteristics.