Genome Sequence and Methylome of Soil Bacterium Gemmatirosa kalamazoonensis KBS708T, a Member of the Rarely Cultivated Gemmatimonadetes Phylum.

Bacteria belonging to the phylum Gemmatimonadetes are found in a wide variety of environments and are particularly abundant in soils. Here, we present the complete genome sequence and methylation pattern of the newly described Gemmatirosa kalamazoonensis type strain.

Global biogeography and quantitative seasonal dynamics of Gemmatimonadetes in soil.

Bacteria belonging to phylum Gemmatimonadetes comprise approximately 2% of soil bacterial communities. However, little is known of their ecology due to a lack of cultured representation. Here we present evidence from biogeographical analyses and seasonal quantification of Gemmatimonadetes in soils, which suggests an adaptation to low soil moisture.