Xanthobacter autotrophicus (Baumgarten et al.) Wiegel et al. (ATCC® BAA-1158)

Strain Designations: Py2  /  Type Strain: no  /  Biosafety Level: 1

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Strain Designations Py2
Isolation
Freshwater
isolation date: 1986
Type Strain no
Biosafety Level 1
Product Format freeze-dried
Genome Sequenced Strain

Xanthobacter autotrophicus Py2, complete genome.

Type Strain no
Comments
This strain contains a linear megaplasmid encoding genes of alkene and epoxide metabolism that can be lost if maintained for long periods on agar slants or plates. The plasmid is stable in frozen or freeze dried cultures.
Genome sequenced strain
Medium ATCC® Medium 3: Nutrient agar or nutrient broth
Growth Conditions
Temperature: 30.0°C
Name of Depositor S Ensign, C van Ginkel, JA de Bont
Special Collection NSF - Bacteriology
Chain of Custody
S Ensign
J A de Bont
Isolation
Freshwater
isolation date: 1986
Year of Origin 1986
References

van Ginkel CG, de Bont JAM. Isolation and characterization of alkene-utilizing Xanthobacter spp. Arch. Microbiol. 145: 403-407, 1986.

ditch water

Cross References

Nucleotide (GenBank) : CP000781 Xanthobacter autotrophicus Py2, complete genome.

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