Proteomes · Geobacter sp. (strain M18)

Description

Bacteria from this genus are of interest because of their novel electron transfer capabilities, impact on the natural environment, their application to the bioremediation of contaminated environments and harvesting electricity from waste organic matter. Some species (Geobacter metallireducens) are capable of oxidizing organic compounds to carbon dioxide with iron oxides as the electron acceptor becoming useful bioremediation organisms. Other species are capable of oxidizing contaminant petroleum to harmless carbon dioxide in ground waters. Geobacter sulfurreducens is capable of removing radioactive metal contaminants (such as uranium) from groundwater. Other Geobacter species shown the ability to transfer electrons onto the surface of electrodes, allowing the construction of microbial fuel cells which produce electricity out of waste organic matter. Geobacillus sp. (strain M18) is an anaerobic, chemolithotrophic, iron-reducing Gram-negative bacterium. (Adapted from: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/genomeprj/33159).

Components

Component nameGenome accession(s)Protein count
ChromosomeCP0024794,406

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