Genome Sequence of Cupriavidus campinensis Strain G5, a Member of a Bacterial Consortium Capable of Polyethylene Degradation

Nine different bacterial isolates were recovered from landfills. Each isolate was obtained in pure culture. As a consortium, the bacteria degrade polyethylene. The complete genome sequence of strain G5 was determined by PacBio sequencing. Using the TYGS for taxonomic classification, strain G5 was assigned to the species Cupriavidus campinensis.

Automated summary

Nine different bacterial isolates capable of degrading polyethylene were obtained from landfills. The complete genome sequence of strain G5, assigned to Cupriavidus campinensis species using TYGS for taxonomic classification, was determined using PacBio sequencing.