# Whole genome sequence of Paracoccus sp. NFXS7, a carotenoid-producing bacterium isolated from a marine saltern

## TL;DR

This paper reports the full genome sequence of a carotenoid-producing bacterium from a saltwater environment in Portugal.

## Contribution

The study provides the whole genome sequence of Paracoccus sp. NFXS7, a marine bacterium with potential for biotech due to its carotenoid production.

## Key findings

- The genome of Paracoccus sp. NFXS7 was fully sequenced.
- The bacterium contains genes related to astaxanthin biosynthesis.

## Abstract

The study presents the whole genome sequence of the carotenoid-producing Paracoccus sp. NFXS7, isolated from a marine saltern in Setúbal, Portugal. The carotenoid-producing strain NFXS7 contains homologs of the crt genes involved in astaxanthin biosynthesis, making it a promising candidate for biotechnological applications.