Genome Sequence and Characterization of a Xanthorhodopsin-Containing, Aerobic Anoxygenic Phototrophic Species, Isolated from Mesophilic Conditions at Yellowstone National Park.

The genus consists of purple nonsulfur photosynthetic alphaproteobacteria known for their diverse metabolic capabilities. Here, we report the genome sequence and initial characterization of a novel species, strain M37P, isolated from Mushroom hot spring runoff in Yellowstone National Park at 37 °C. Genome-based analyses and initial growth characteristics helped to define the differentiating characteristics of this species and identified it as an aerobic anoxygenic phototroph (AAP).

Whole-Genome Sequence of a Unique Species Strain Isolated from a Yellowstone National Park Hot Spring.

The genus has only one species characterized microbiologically and two genomes sequenced. We have sequenced the genome of a unique strain isolated from Yellowstone National Park and found it to be a distinct new species. is suggested to be a member of the aerobic anoxygenic photosynthetic bacteria.

Draft Whole-Genome Sequence of the Green Sulfur Photosynthetic Bacterium sp. Strain 24CR, Isolated from the Carmel River.

Green sulfur bacteria are in the family , which is composed of four distinct genera, namely, , , , and , with species being the most commonly represented in genome studies. We have now sequenced only the fourth species of , which established sp. 24CR as a separate species and should help characterize the genus.

Draft Whole-Genome Sequence of the Purple Nonsulfur Photosynthetic Bacterium R1.

Rhodopseudomonas species are purple nonsulfur bacteria found in many environments and known for their diverse metabolic capabilities. Here, we report the genome sequence of Rhodopseudomonas rutila type strain R1 and a whole-genome nucleotide comparison of related Rhodopseudomonas palustris species, suggesting the necessity for future reevaluation of the Rhodopseudomonas species differentiation.