Genome sequence of the phototrophic betaproteobacterium Rubrivivax benzoatilyticus strain JA2 T

Abstract

Herein we report the draft genome sequence of a phototrophic bacterium, Rubrivivax benzoatilyticus strain JA2 T, which apparently is the first genome sequence report of a phototrophic member belonging to the class Betaproteobacteria. The unique feature of this strain is its capability to synthesize carotenoids through both spirilloxanthin and spheroidenone pathways. Strain JA2 T produces several novel secondary metabolites, and the genome insights help in understanding the unique machinery that the strain adapted. © 2011, American Society for Microbiology.