We report the genome of Rhodococcus opacus strain MoAcy1 (DSM 44186), an aerobic soil isolate capable of using acetylene as its primary carbon and energy source (acetylenotrophy). The genome is composed of a single circular chromosome of ∼8 Mbp and two closed plasmids, with a G+C content of 67.3%.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Title | Complete genome sequence of Rhodococcus opacus strain MoAcy1 (DSM 44186), an aerobic acetylenotroph isolated from soil |
| DOI | 10.1128/MRA.00814-21 |
| Authors | John M. Sutton, Timothy J. Bushman, Denise M. Akob, Janna L. Fierst |
| Publication Type | Article |
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Series Title | Microbiology Resource Announcements |
| Index ID | 70227283 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
| USGS Organization | Geology, Energy & Minerals Science Center |