Draft Genome Sequence of Mariprofundus ferrooxydans Strain JV-1, Isolated from Loihi Seamount, Hawaii

Heather Fullerton1, Kevin W Hager1, Craig L Moyer2

  • 1Department of Biology, Western Washington University, Bellingham, Washington, USA.

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We present the draft genome of Mariprofundus ferrooxydans strain JV-1, isolated from Hawaii. This bacterium

Area of Science:

  • Microbiology
  • Genomics
  • Marine Biology

Background:

  • Mariprofundus ferrooxydans is an iron-oxidizing bacterium.
  • Strain JV-1 was isolated from Loihi Seamount, Hawaii in 1998.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present the draft genome sequence of Mariprofundus ferrooxydans strain JV-1.
  • To compare the genome of strain JV-1 with other Mariprofundus isolates.

Main Methods:

  • Genome sequencing of Mariprofundus ferrooxydans strain JV-1.
  • Bioinformatic analysis and comparison with related strains.

Main Results:

  • The draft genome of strain JV-1 was successfully generated.
  • Strain JV-1 shares genomic similarities with Mariprofundus strains PV-1 and M34.

Conclusions:

  • The genomic data provides insights into the biology of Mariprofundus ferrooxydans.
  • Further studies can utilize this genome to understand iron oxidation in marine environments.

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