The draft genome sequence of Bacillus sp . 5w2, a potential PHA producer, isolated from the bottom sediments of the Chornobyl nuclear power plant cooling pond

Key Points

• To present the draft genome sequence of Bacillus sp. 5w2 and investigate its potential for polyhydroxyalkanoate production.
• Sequenced the draft genome containing 43 scaffolds.
• Analyzed genomic features including genome size and GC content.
• Identified pha loci associated with biopolymer biosynthesis.
• The total genome size is 5.78 Mb with a GC content of 35.5%.
• The strain is predicted to possess loci necessary for the biosynthesis of polyhydroxyalkanoates.