Metagenomic and Genomic Sequences from a Methanogenic Benzene-Degrading Consortium

Microbiol Resour Announc. 2023 May 17;12(5):e0134222. doi: 10.1128/mra.01342-22. Epub 2023 Apr 26.

Abstract

Draft and complete metagenome assembled genomes (MAGs) were created from multiple metagenomic assemblies of DGG-B, a strictly anaerobic, stable mixed microbial consortium that degrades benzene completely to methane and CO2. Our objective was to obtain closed genome sequences of benzene-fermenting bacteria to enable the elucidation of their elusive anaerobic benzene degradation pathway.