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Genome sequence of Nitratireductor indicus type strain C115
Qiliang Lai1, Guizhen Li, Zhiwei Yu
1Key Laboratory of Marine Biogenetic Resources, Third Institute of Oceanography, State Oceanic Administration, Xiamen, People's Republic of China.
Journal of Bacteriology
|December 5, 2012
Summary
We present the draft genome of Nitratireductor indicus strain C115(T), isolated from deep Indian Ocean seawater. This bacterium is part of a consortium that degrades crude oil, offering insights into marine hydrocarbon metabolism.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Genomics
- Marine Biology
Background:
- Deep-sea environments harbor unique microbial communities with specialized metabolic capabilities.
- Crude oil contamination in marine ecosystems necessitates understanding hydrocarbon-degrading microorganisms.
- Nitratireductor indicus strain C115(T) was isolated from a consortium involved in crude-oil degradation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present the draft genome sequence of Nitratireductor indicus strain C115(T).
- To provide genomic insights into a deep-sea bacterium involved in crude-oil degradation.
Main Methods:
- Isolation of Nitratireductor indicus strain C115(T) from a crude-oil-degrading consortium.
- Enrichment from deep seawater samples from the Indian Ocean.
- Whole-genome sequencing and assembly.
Main Results:
- The draft genome of Nitratireductor indicus strain C115(T) has a size of 4,992,479 bp.
- The G+C content of the genome is 60.8%.
- The genome contains 4,825 protein-coding genes and 45 tRNA genes.
Conclusions:
- The genome sequence provides a foundational resource for studying the metabolic potential of Nitratireductor indicus.
- This genomic information can aid in understanding the role of this bacterium in marine hydrocarbon bioremediation.
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