Journal article
Comparison of 26 Sphingomonad Genomes Reveals Diverse Environmental Adaptations and Biodegradative Capabilities
Abstract
Sphingomonads comprise a physiologically versatile group within the Alphaproteobacteria that includes strains of interest for biotechnology, human health, and environmental nutrient cycling. In this study, we compared 26 sphingomonad genome sequences to gain insight into their ecology, metabolic versatility, and environmental adaptations. Our multilocus phylogenetic and average amino acid identity (AAI) analyses confirm that Sphingomonas, …
Authors
Aylward FO; McDonald BR; Adams SM; Valenzuela A; Schmidt RA; Goodwin LA; Woyke T; Currie CR; Suen G; Poulsen M
Journal
Applied and Environmental Microbiology, Vol. 79, No. 12, pp. 3724–3733
Publisher
American Society for Microbiology
Publication Date
June 15, 2013
DOI
10.1128/aem.00518-13
ISSN
0099-2240