# Complete genome sequences of two polyvinyl-alcohol-degrading bacteria

**Authors:** Kohei Nakamura, Furawa Suzuki, Masashi Nambu, Nozomi Kawada, Atsushi Tanikawa, Nobuaki Naganuma

PMC · DOI: 10.1128/mra.00350-25 · 2025-06-09

## TL;DR

This paper presents the full genome sequences of two bacteria that can break down polyvinyl alcohol, a synthetic polymer.

## Contribution

The study provides newly sequenced genomes of two PVA-degrading bacterial strains.

## Key findings

- The genome of Rhodanobacter sp. DHB23 is 4,019,238 base pairs long.
- The genome of Flexivirga endophytica CGMCC 1.15085 is 4,495,174 base pairs long.

## Abstract

In this study, we report the complete genome sequences of two polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)-degrading strains: Rhodanobacter sp. DHB23 and Flexivirga endophytica CGMCC 1.15085. Their genome lengths were estimated to be 4,019,238 bp and 4,495,174 bp, respectively.

## Linked entities

- **Species:** Rhodanobacter sp. DHB23 (taxon 2775923)

## Full-text entities

- **Chemicals:** PVA (MESH:D011142)
- **Species:** Rhodanobacter sp. (species) [taxon 1883446]

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Source: https://tomesphere.com/paper/PMC12243470