A novel bacteriocin gene, pln1, was identified using whole-genome sequencing data.
The putative bacteriocin was successfully overexpressed in Escherichia coli.
A yield of 9–11 mg/l was obtained for PLN1.
Antimicrobial activity of PLN1 and its value as a food biopreservative were assessed.
PLN1 had antimicrobial activity against some gram-positive and lactic acid bacteria.