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Some strains have been identified as phosphobacteria, which play a significant role in phosphorus (P) cycling by solubilizing or mineralizing insoluble phosphate forms for plant uptake. However, there is limited knowledge about the genomic mechanisms involved in P-cycling in the species P. extremaustralis. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the genomic potential of P.\u00a0extremautralis as a phosphobacteria species by screening genes related to P-cycling. Two P. extremaustralis strains from pisciculture sludge residues were selected to sequence their complete genomes based on their ability to solubilize inorganic P in vitro, and an in silico analysis with all the P. extremaustralis genomes was performed to identify the presence of phosphorus-cycling-related genes. Genes mainly involved in the metabolic processes of two-component systems and transporters, and genes involved in organic acid production and alkaline phosphatases, were identified. 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