Abstract
Desulfotomaculum copahuensis strain CINDEFI1 is a novel spore-forming sulfate-reducing bacterium isolated from the Copahue volcano area, Argentina. Here, we present its draft genome in which we found genes related with the anaerobic respiration of sulfur compounds similar to those present in the Copahue environment.
Highlights
The geothermal Caviahue-Copahue system is a naturally extreme environment located in the northwest of Neuquén province, Argentina and dominated by Copahue volcano
The area is characterized by the presence of acidic, sulfur-rich and high-temperature hot springs that are potential sources of extremophilic microorganisms, with applications in various biotechnological processes, mainly those related with biomining and bioremediation [1, 2]
Copahue hot springs are enabling environments for the development of such microorganisms, and microorganisms with sulfate-reducing activity have already been detected in the anaerobic zones [3]
Summary
The geothermal Caviahue-Copahue system is a naturally extreme environment located in the northwest of Neuquén province, Argentina and dominated by Copahue volcano. The area is characterized by the presence of acidic, sulfur-rich and high-temperature hot springs that are potential sources of extremophilic microorganisms, with applications in various biotechnological processes, mainly those related with biomining and bioremediation [1, 2]. Sulfate-reducing prokaryotes are of special interest since they can be used in heavy metals bioprecipitation processes. Copahue hot springs are enabling environments for the development of such microorganisms, and microorganisms with sulfate-reducing activity have already been detected in the anaerobic zones [3].
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