Complete genome sequence of the obligate piezophilic hyperthermophilic archaeon Pyrococcus yayanosii CH1

J Bacteriol. 2011 Aug;193(16):4297-8. doi: 10.1128/JB.05345-11. Epub 2011 Jun 24.

Abstract

Pyrococcus yayanosii CH1 is the first obligate piezophilic hyperthermophilic archaeon isolated from the deep-sea hydrothermal site Ashadze on the mid-Atlantic ridge at a depth of 4,100 m. This organism grows within a temperature range of 80 to 108°C and a hydrostatic pressure range of 20 to 120 MPa, with optima at 98°C and 52 MPa, respectively. Here, we report the complete genome sequence (1,716,817 bp, with a G+C content of 51.6%) of the type strain P. yayanosii CH1(T) (= JCM 16557). This genomic information reveals a systematic view of the piezoadaptation strategy and evolution scenario of metabolic pathways in Thermococcales.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Genome, Archaeal*
  • Molecular Sequence Data
  • Pyrococcus / classification
  • Pyrococcus / genetics*

Associated data

  • GENBANK/CP002779