Here we announce the complete genome sequence of the copper-resistant bacterium Cupriavidus necator N-1, the type strain of the genus Cupriavidus. The genome consists of two chromosomes and two circular plasmids. Based on genome comparison, the chromosomes of C. necator N-1 share a high degree of similarity with the two chromosomal replicons of the bioplastic-producing hydrogen bacterium Ralstonia eutropha H16. The two strains differ in their plasmids and the presence of hydrogenase genes, which are absent in strain N-1.
Poehlein A, Kusian B, Friedrich B, Daniel R, Bowien B (2011) Complete genome sequence of the type strain Cupriavidus necator N-1 Journal of Bacteriology193: 5017
Poehlein A, Kusian B, Friedrich B, Daniel R, Bowien B (2011) Journal of Bacteriology193: 5017