Kocuria rhizophila

Kocuria kristinae
Scientific classification
Domain:	Bacteria
Phylum:	Actinobacteria
Order:	Actinomycetales
Family:	Micrococcaceae
Genus:	Kocuria
Species:	K. rhizophila
Binomial name
Kocuria rhizophila

Kocuria rhizophila is a soil dwelling Gram positive bacterium in the genus Kocuria. It is used in industry for antimicrobial testing and in food preparation.

The genome has been sequenced and contains 2,697,540 bp, which is among the smallest for Actinomycetes, with a G+C content of 71.16%. This encodes 2357 protein coding genes, including many transporters and enzymes for the transformation of phenolic compounds, contributing to its ability to metabolize plant material.

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