title: Draft genome sequence of Methanoculleus sp. MH98A, a novel methanogen isolated from sub-seafloor methane hydrate deposits in Krishna Godavari basin.
abstract: Members of the genus Methanoculleus are among the most prevalent methanogens in biomethanation processes especially in marine and brackish environments. A methanogen, identified as a novel species of the genus Methanoculleus, was isolated from deep sub-seafloor sediment obtained from the Krishna Godavari Basin off the eastern coast of India. This methanogen is thought to be the supplier of the methane in the submarine methane hydrate deposits. Further study of this microorganism could possibly help to revolutionize the energy industry. The draft genome of Methanoculleus sp. MH98A is presented.
authors.affiliation: Microbial Science Division, MACS Agharkar Research Institute, Pune 411004, India.
authors.forename: Ashwini
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Dabir
authors.affiliation: Microbial Science Division, MACS Agharkar Research Institute, Pune 411004, India.
authors.forename: Varsha
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Honkalas
authors.affiliation: Microbial Science Division, MACS Agharkar Research Institute, Pune 411004, India.
authors.forename: Preeti
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Arora
authors.affiliation: Microbial Science Division, MACS Agharkar Research Institute, Pune 411004, India.
authors.forename: Soham
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Pore
authors.affiliation: Microbial Science Division, MACS Agharkar Research Institute, Pune 411004, India.
authors.forename: D R
authors.initials: DR
authors.lastname: Ranade
authors.affiliation: Microbial Science Division, MACS Agharkar Research Institute, Pune 411004, India. Electronic address: pkdhakephalkar@aripune.org.
authors.forename: Prashant K
authors.initials: PK
authors.lastname: Dhakephalkar
keywords: Draft genome; Methane hydrate; Methanoculleus