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Title: Complete Genome Sequence of Rhodococcus qingshengii Strain CL-05, Isolated from Concrete
Here, we report the complete genome sequence of Rhodococcus qingshengii strain CL-05, which was isolated from pavement concrete in Newark, Delaware. The genome consists of a 6.29-Mbp chromosome and one plasmid (123,183 bp), encodes a total of 5,859 predicted proteins, and has a GC content of 62.5%.  more » « less
Award ID(s):
1757353
PAR ID:
10247273
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Date Published:
Journal Name:
Microbiology resource announcements
ISSN:
2576-098X
Format(s):
Medium: X
Sponsoring Org:
National Science Foundation
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