Complete genome sequence of the haloalkaliphilic, hydrogen-producing bacterium Halanaerobium hydrogeniformans

J Bacteriol. 2011 Jul;193(14):3682-3. doi: 10.1128/JB.05209-11. Epub 2011 May 20.

Abstract

Halanaerobium hydrogenoformans is an alkaliphilic bacterium capable of biohydrogen production at pH 11 and 7% (wt/vol) salt. We present the 2.6-Mb genome sequence to provide insights into its physiology and potential for bioenergy applications.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Alkalies / analysis
  • Alkalies / metabolism*
  • Bacteria / classification
  • Bacteria / genetics*
  • Bacteria / isolation & purification*
  • Bacteria / metabolism
  • Base Sequence
  • Genome, Bacterial*
  • Geologic Sediments / analysis
  • Geologic Sediments / microbiology*
  • Hydrogen / metabolism*
  • Molecular Sequence Data

Substances

  • Alkalies
  • Hydrogen

Associated data

  • GENBANK/CP002304