# Complete genome sequence of a haloalkaliphilic heterotrophic bacterium Halomonas salifodinae IM328

**Authors:** Zheyi Wang, Niping Yang, Mengshuang Liu, Dahe Zhao, Hua Xiang, Yanning Zheng

PMC · DOI: 10.1128/mra.00084-24 · 2024-06-11

## TL;DR

This paper presents the complete genome sequence of a salt-loving bacterium, which could help in studying how it produces solutes to survive in salty environments.

## Contribution

The paper provides the first complete genome sequence of Halomonas salifodinae IM328 using the PacBio system.

## Key findings

- The genome of Halomonas salifodinae IM328 consists of a single circular chromosome.
- The sequencing was performed using the PacBio system, ensuring high-quality genome data.

## Abstract

The genome of a halophilic bacterium Halomonas salifodinae IM328 was completely sequenced in order to offer convenience for the research such as the synthesis of compatible solutes. The genome contains a circular chromosome which was sequenced by PacBio system.

## Full-text entities

- **Chemicals:** potassium chloride (MESH:D011189), ectoine (MESH:C045628), HM-3.6 (-), sodium bicarbonate (MESH:D017693), betaine (MESH:D001622), NaCl (MESH:D012965), magnesium sulfate heptahydrate (MESH:D008278), calcium chloride (MESH:D002122), sodium bromide (MESH:C027938), agar (MESH:D000362), ferric chloride (MESH:C024555), hydroxyectoine (MESH:C121557), NaOH (MESH:D012972)
- **Species:** Saccharomyces cerevisiae (baker's yeast, species) [taxon 4932]

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Source: https://tomesphere.com/paper/PMC11256830