Methylotrophy, alkane-degradation, and pigment production as defining features of the globally distributed yet-uncultured phylum Binatota
C. L. Murphy, P. E. Dunfield, A. Sheremet, J. R. Spear, R. Stepanauskas, T. Woyke, M. S. Elshahed, N. H. Youssef
This study analyzes genomes from the uncultured bacterial phylum Binatota, revealing their methylotrophic, alkane-degrading, and pigment-producing capabilities, along with ecological preferences.
bioRxiv · Sep 14, 2020 · PreprintMicrobiology