Short Genome CommunicationsComplete genome sequence of Defluviimonas alba cai42T, a microbial exopolysaccharides producer

- The complete genome sequence of Defluviimonas alba cai42T was reported.
- Strain cai42T has the high exopolysaccharides (EPS) producing ability.
- The EPS moieties are composed of rhamnose and mannose.
- The genome sequence provides the genetic information for EPS production.

Defluviimonas alba cai42T, isolated from the oil-production water in Xinjiang Oilfield in China, has a strong ability to produce exopolysaccharides (EPS). We hereby present its complete genome sequence information which consists of a circular chromosome and three plasmids. The strain characteristically contains various genes encoding for enzymes involved in EPS biosynthesis, modification, and export. According to the genomic and physiochemical data, it is predicted that the strain has the potential to be utilized in industrial production of microbial EPS.