Pangenome Analysis and Physiological Characterization of <i>Gordonia alkanivorans</i> Strains Capable of Utilizing Persistent Organic Pollutants

Abstract

Members of many species of the genus Gordonia are known for their ability to utilize compounds of different structures. The aim of the work was to study the ability of nine G. alkanivorans strains to degrade persistent organic pollutants and to analyze the genomic peculiarities of these strains. The genomes of nine Gordonia alkanivorans strains were sequenced and assembled. Based on the unique genes in the genomes, the strains can be divided into two subgroups. The strains can be used in biotechnologies of the environmental treatment as alkane degraders. Additionally, they all utilize benzoate.

Keywords

• <i>Gordonia alkanivorans</i>
• genome sequencing
• benzoate
• alkanes
• biodegradation