Complete genome sequence of Rhodococcus ruber SJ-1, a marine bacterium capable of degrading p-chloro-m-xylenol.

Abstract

We report the complete genome sequence of Rhodococcus ruber SJ-1, the first marine-derived bacterial strain capable of degrading the antibacterial agent p-chloro-m-xylenol. The genome consists of one chromosome (5,438,782 bp) and three plasmids (197,992 bp, 59,967 bp, and 41,343 bp), with an average GC content of 70.4%.