# Complete genome sequence of Pseudomonas sp. PP3, a dehalogenase-producing bacterium, confirms the unusual mobile genetic element DEH

## TL;DR

The genome of Pseudomonas sp. PP3, a bacterium that breaks down harmful chemicals, was fully sequenced and shows it is closely related to P. reinekei.

## Contribution

The paper confirms the presence of the unusual mobile genetic element DEH in the genome of Pseudomonas sp. PP3.

## Key findings

- The genome of Pseudomonas sp. PP3 is 6.42 Mb in size.
- The genome is most closely related to P. reinekei.
- The bacterium produces dehalogenase, which is important for bioremediation.

## Abstract

Pseudomonas sp. PP3, originally isolated from contaminated soil enriched in a chemostat culture on 2,2-dichloropropionic acid, has a 6.42 Mb genome, most closely related to P. reinekei. This well-characterized organism continues to provide key insights into adaptive dehalogenase-mediated bioremediation of halogenated organic pollutants.