Draft Genome Sequences of Three <i>Smithella</i> spp. Obtained from a Methanogenic Alkane-Degrading Culture and Oil Field Produced Water

Abstract

Two draft genomes affiliated with Smithella spp. were obtained from a methanogenic alkane-degrading enrichment culture by single-cell sorting and metagenome contig binning, and a third was obtained by single-cell sorting of oil field produced water. Two genomes contained putative assABC genes encoding alkylsuccinate synthase, indicating genetic potential for fumarate activation of alkanes.