Complete genome of Mycolicibacterium phocaicum RL-HY01, a PAEs-degrading marine bacterial strain isolated from Zhanjiang Bay, China

Mycolicibacterium phocaicum RL-HY01, a marine bacterial strain with the capability to degrade phthalic acid esters (PAEs), was isolated from Zhanjiang Bay, China. Here, the complete genome sequence of strain RL-HY01 was presented. The genome of strain RL-HY01 contains one circular chromosome of 6,064,759 bp with a G + C content of 66.93 mol%. The genome contains 5681 predicted protein-encoding genes, 57 tRNA genes, and 6 rRNA genes. Genes and gene clusters potentially involved in the metabolism of PAEs were further identified. The genome Mycolicibacterium phocaicum RL-HY01 will be helpful for advancing our understanding of the fate of PAEs in marine ecosystem.

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A marine bacterial strain, Mycolicibacterium phocaicum RL-HY01, capable of degrading phthalic acid esters (PAEs), was isolated from Zhanjiang Bay, China. The complete genome sequence of strain RL-HY01 was determined, which consists of a circular chromosome of 6,064,759 bp with a G + C content of 66.93 mol%. Genes and gene clusters potentially involved in PAEs metabolism were identified. The genome of Mycolicibacterium phocaicum RL-HY01 provides valuable insights into the fate of PAEs in marine ecosystems.