# Complete genome sequence of Caulobacter vibrioides CB2A JS4038

## TL;DR

This paper presents the full genome sequence of a modified strain of Caulobacter vibrioides that can host a plasmid-based S-layer display system.

## Contribution

The study provides a closed reference genome of a modified C. vibrioides strain using PacBio sequencing.

## Key findings

- The complete genome sequence of Caulobacter vibrioides CB2A JS4038 was determined.
- Genotypic changes enabling plasmid-encoded S-layer display were identified and localized.
- PacBio sequencing enabled a closed reference genome assembly.

## Abstract

We report the complete genome sequence of Caulobacter vibrioides CB2A JS4038. This strain is a variant of C. vibrioides CB2A containing genotypic changes needed to host a plasmid-encoded S-layer display system. PacBio long-read sequencing and assembly provide a closed reference genome, constraining the chromosomal location of these changes.