Geobacter sp. M18

Geobacter_sp.
Names Geobacter sp. M18
Accession numbers NC_014973
Background 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). (EBI Integr8)
Taxonomy
Kingdom:Bacteria
Phylum:Proteobacteria
Class:Deltaproteobacteria
Order:Desulfuromonadales
Family:Geobacteraceae
Genus:Geobacter
Species:M18
Strain M18
Complete Yes
Sequencing centre (21-JAN-2011) US DOE Joint Genome Institute, 2800 Mitchell Drive B310, Walnut Creek, CA 94598-1698, USA
(27-JAN-2011) National Center for Biotechnology Information, NIH, Bethesda, MD 20894, USA
Sequencing quality Level 6: Finished
Sequencing depth NA
Sequencing method NA
Isolation site NA
Isolation country NA
Number of replicons 1
Gram staining properties Negative
Shape Bacilli
Mobility No
Flagellar presence Yes
Number of membranes 2
Oxygen requirements Anaerobic
Optimal temperature NA
Temperature range Mesophilic
Habitat Terrestrial
Biotic relationship Free living
Host name NA
Cell arrangement Singles
Sporulation Nonsporulating
Metabolism NA
Energy source Chemolithotroph
Diseases NA
Pathogenicity No