Complete genome sequence of Altererythrobacter dongtanensis KCTC 22672T, isolated from a tidal flat

Altererythrobacter dongtanensis KCTC 22672T is a Gram-stain-negative, yellow-pigmented, and aerobic bacterium isolated from a tidal flat of Dongtan Wetland, Chongming Island, China. Here we describe its complete genome sequence, annotation and features. The complete genome of A. dongtanensis KCTC 22672T consists of one chromosome (3,009,495 bp) with the G + C content of 65.75%. The genome contains 2844 protein-coding genes, 47 tRNAs and 3 rRNAs. According to the genome annotation, A. dongtanensis KCTC 22672T possesses dozens of genes related to arsenate reduction, toxic ion resistance, aromatic hydrocarbon degradation and drug resistance, including the genes encoding arsenate reductases, metal transporters, a series of short-chain dehydrogenases and multidrug efflux transporters. It suggests that the strain might have the mechanism to adapt to the polluted coastal tidal flat. This study will facilitate further study on the adaptation of A. dongtanensis KCTC 22672T to contaminated environments near human settlements.