Draft genome sequence of MCPA-degrading Sphingomonas sp. strain ERG5, isolated from a groundwater aquifer in Denmark

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Abstract

Sphingomonas sp. strain ERG5 was isolated from a bacterial community, originating from a groundwater aquifer polluted with low pesticide concentrations. This bacterium degrades 2-methyl-4-chlorophenoxyacetic acid (MCPA) in a wide spectrum of concentrations and has been shown to function in bioaugmented sand filters. Genes associated with MCPA degradation are situated on a putative conjugative plasmid.

OriginalsprogEngelsk
Artikelnummere01529-14
TidsskriftGenome Announcements
Vol/bind3
Udgave nummer1
Antal sider2
ISSN2169-8287
DOI
StatusUdgivet - 2015

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