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Draft Genome Sequences of Two Thermophilic Moorella sp. Strains, Isolated from an Acidic Hot Spring in Japan

Yuto Fukuyama1, Ayumi Tanimura1, Masao Inoue1

  • 1Laboratory of Marine Microbiology, Graduate School of Agriculture, Kyoto University, Kitashirakawa Oiwake, Sakyo, Kyoto, Japan.

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We sequenced the genomes of two thermophilic Moorella strains, E308F and E306M, from a Japanese hot spring. This provides new genomic data for the Moorella genus.

Area of Science:

  • Microbiology
  • Genomics

Background:

  • Thermophilic microorganisms thrive in high-temperature environments.
  • The genus Moorella comprises anaerobic, thermophilic bacteria with industrial potential.
  • Genomic information on Moorella species is limited.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To generate draft genome sequences for two thermophilic Moorella strains.
  • To contribute to the genomic database of the Moorella genus.
  • To facilitate further research into the biology and applications of Moorella.

Main Methods:

  • Isolation of thermophilic Moorella sp. strains E308F and E306M from an acidic hot spring in Japan.
  • Whole-genome sequencing of the isolated strains.
  • Bioinformatic analysis of genome size and G+C content.

Main Results:

  • The draft genome sequence of Moorella sp. strain E308F was determined to be 3.06 Mbp with a G+C content of 54.0%.
  • The draft genome sequence of Moorella sp. strain E306M was determined to be 2.99 Mbp with a G+C content of 54.4%.
  • These sequences represent the first reported genomes for these specific strains.

Conclusions:

  • The availability of these draft genomes significantly expands the genomic resources for the genus Moorella.
  • This data will aid in understanding the adaptation of Moorella to extreme environments.
  • Further studies can leverage these genomic sequences to explore the metabolic capabilities and biotechnological potential of these thermophilic bacteria.

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