Draft genome sequence of the agarolytic haloarchaeon Halobellus rufus type strain CBA1103

Abstract

The extremely halophilic archaeon Halobellus rufus type strain CBA1103T (CECT 8423T and JCM 19434T was isolated from non-purified solar salt and characterized as an agarase producer. The draft genome sequence contains 3852 303 bp with a G + C content of 64.1% and includes genomic information on various carbohydrate-active enzymes. This is the first sequenced genome of the genus Halobellus, and is expected to provide general sequence information for halophilic carbohydrate-active enzymes and opportunities for biotechnological applications of novel halophilic enzymes.