# Complete genome sequence of Azospira sp. strain I13 harboring two distinct nitrous oxide reductase (nosZ) genes

## TL;DR

This paper presents the full genome sequence of Azospira sp. strain I13, which contains two unique genes for reducing nitrous oxide, a potent greenhouse gas.

## Contribution

The discovery of two distinct nosZ genes in Azospira sp. strain I13 provides new insights into its high nitrous oxide reduction activity.

## Key findings

- The genome of Azospira sp. strain I13 contains two distinct nitrous oxide reductase (nosZ) genes.
- The presence of multiple nosZ genes may explain the high nitrous oxide reduction activity of this strain.

## Abstract

We report on the complete genome sequence of Azospira sp. strain I13, a class of Betaproteobacteria. We identified two distinct nitrous oxide (N2O) reductase (nosZ) genes in the retrieved genome. Elucidating the genetic repertoire may clarify the high N2O-reduction activity and guide novel mitigation technologies.