# Whole genome sequence of rhamnolipid synthesizing Pseudomonas guguanensis strain SRIHER B649

## TL;DR

This paper presents the whole genome sequence of a Pseudomonas guguanensis strain known for making rhamnolipids, which could help in genetic engineering.

## Contribution

The first whole genome sequencing of Pseudomonas guguanensis strain SRIHER-B649 to locate the rhlAB gene.

## Key findings

- The genome sequence of Pseudomonas guguanensis strain SRIHER-B649 was determined.
- The location and size of the rhlAB gene responsible for rhamnolipid synthesis were identified.

## Abstract

Pseudomonas guguanensis strain SRIHER-B649 was isolated in the oil-contaminated waters of Chennai harbor, India. Whole genome sequencing was performed for the first time to determine the location and size of the rhamnolipid synthesizing rhlAB gene. Genetic engineering experiments can undoubtedly benefit from the collected data for this strain.