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. 2019 Oct 31;8(44):e01150-19.
doi: 10.1128/MRA.01150-19.

Draft Genome Sequence of Bacillus safensis RP10, Isolated from Soil in the Atacama Desert, Chile

Erwin Strahsburger  1   2 , Felipe Zapata  3 , Inti Pedroso  3 , Derie Fuentes  3 , Paz Tapia  3 , Raul Ponce  4 , Michael McClelland  2 , Jorge Valdes  3
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Draft Genome Sequence of Bacillus safensis RP10, Isolated from Soil in the Atacama Desert, Chile

Erwin Strahsburger et al. Microbiol Resour Announc. .

Abstract

Genome analysis of Bacillus safensis RP10, a strain from the soil of Atacama Desert in northern Chile, reflects a bacterium adapted to live in soil containing high levels of heavy metals, high salt conditions, and low carbon and energy sources.

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