Complete genome sequence of Sphingomonas paucimobilis AIMST S2, a xenobiotic-degrading bacterium

Sci Data. 2019 Nov 25;6(1):280. doi: 10.1038/s41597-019-0289-x.

Abstract

Complete genomes of xenobiotic-degrading microorganisms provide valuable resources for researchers to understand molecular mechanisms involved in bioremediation. Despite the well-known ability of Sphingomonas paucimobilis to degrade persistent xenobiotic compounds, a complete genome sequencing is lacking for this organism. In line with this, we report the first complete genome sequence of Sphingomonas paucimobilis (strain AIMST S2), an organophosphate and hydrocarbon-degrading bacterium isolated from oil-polluted soil at Kedah, Malaysia. The genome was derived from a hybrid assembly of short and long reads generated by Illumina HiSeq and MinION, respectively. The assembly resulted in a single contig of 4,005,505 bases which consisted of 3,612 CDS and 56 tRNAs. An array of genes involved in xenobiotic degradation and plant-growth promoters were identified, suggesting its' potential role as an effective microorganism in bioremediation and agriculture. Having reported the first complete genome of the species, this study will serve as a stepping stone for comparative genome analysis of Sphingomonas strains and other xenobiotic-degrading microorganisms as well as gene expression studies in organophosphate biodegradation.

Publication types

  • Dataset

MeSH terms

  • Biodegradation, Environmental*
  • Malaysia
  • Soil Microbiology
  • Sphingomonas / classification*
  • Whole Genome Sequencing*
  • Xenobiotics / metabolism*

Substances

  • Xenobiotics