Genomic and phenotypic comparison of polyhydroxyalkanoates producing strains of genus /.

Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) have emerged as an environmentally friendly alternative to conventional polyesters. In this study, we present a comprehensive analysis of the genomic and phenotypic characteristics of three non-model thermophilic bacteria known for their ability to produce PHAs: LMG 23380, DSM 15264, and LMG 21645 and the results were compared with the type strain DSM 15344. We have assembled the first complete genomes of these three bacteria and performed the structural and functional annotation.