# Draft genome sequence of Halomonas sp. SSL-5, a halophilic Mn(II)-oxidizing, perchlorate-tolerant bacterium

## TL;DR

This paper presents the genome sequence of a salt-loving bacterium that can oxidize manganese and tolerate perchlorate.

## Contribution

The novel contribution is the first draft genome sequence of a halophilic Mn(II)-oxidizing and perchlorate-tolerant Halomonas strain.

## Key findings

- The genome is 3.4 Mb with a GC content of 67.2%.
- The genome sequence will aid future studies on Mn(II) oxidation and perchlorate resistance in halophilic conditions.

## Abstract

Halomonas sp. SSL-5 is a Mn(II)-oxidizing, perchlorate-tolerant halophilic bacterium isolated from an Australian hypersaline lake. The genome sequence contains 27 contigs, and the genome is 3.4 Mb with a GC content of 67.2%. The sequence provides information for future studies of Mn(II) oxidation and perchlorate resistance under halophilic conditions.