Draft Genome Sequence of the Electricigen Acidiphilium sp. Strain PM (DSM 24941)

Acidiphilium sp. strain PM (DSM 24941) was isolated from Rio Tinto's acidic, heavy metal-rich waters. Voltammetry experiments revealed that this strain is capable of electricity production even under aerobic conditions. Here we report the draft genome sequence of Acidiphilium sp. PM and a preliminary genome analysis that reveals a versatile respiratory metabolism.This work was funded by the Comunidad de Madrid, through project S0505/AMB-0259 (PICOMICRO). P.S.M.-U., A.A., and R.B. were each supported by individual “Calvo Rodes” fellowships from INTA.Peer reviewe