Genome Sequence of the Unusual Purple Photosynthetic Bacterium Phaeovibrio sulfidiphilus, Only Distantly Related to Rhodospirillaceae, Reveals Unique Genes for Respiratory Nitrate Reduction and Glycerol Metabolism.

Published in: Microbiology resource announcements (2020)

Phaeovibrio sulfidiphilus was reported to be a divergent member of the purple photosynthetic bacteria with limited ability to metabolize organic compounds. Whole-genome-based analysis shows that it is indeed only distantly related to freshwater species of Rhodospirillaceae Unexpectedly, the genome contains unique gene clusters for potential respiratory nitrate reduction and anaerobic glycerol metabolism.

Keyphrases

genome wide
nitric oxide
drinking water
microbial community
genome wide identification
gene expression
climate change
sewage sludge