title: Complete genome sequence of Bacillus velezensis M75, a biocontrol agent against fungal plant pathogens, isolated from cotton waste.
abstract: Bacillus species have been widely used as biological control agents in agricultural fields due to their ability to suppress plant pathogens. Bacillus velezensis M75 was isolated from cotton waste used for mushroom cultivation in Korea, and was found to be antagonistic to fungal plant pathogens. Here, we report the complete genome sequence of the M75 strain, which has a 4,007,450-bp single circular chromosome with 3921 genes and a G+C content of 46.60%. The genome contained operons encoding various non-ribosomal peptide synthetases and polyketide synthases, which are responsible for the biosynthesis of secondary metabolites. Our results will provide a better understanding of the genome of B. velezensis strains for their application as biocontrol agents against fungal plant pathogens in agricultural fields.
authors.affiliation: Agricultural Microbiology Division, National Institute of Agricultural Sciences (NAS), Rural Development Administration (RDA), 55365, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Sang Yoon
authors.initials: SY
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.affiliation: Agricultural Microbiology Division, National Institute of Agricultural Sciences (NAS), Rural Development Administration (RDA), 55365, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Sang Yeob
authors.initials: SY
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.affiliation: Agricultural Microbiology Division, National Institute of Agricultural Sciences (NAS), Rural Development Administration (RDA), 55365, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Hang-Yeon
authors.initials: HY
authors.lastname: Weon
authors.affiliation: Agricultural Microbiology Division, National Institute of Agricultural Sciences (NAS), Rural Development Administration (RDA), 55365, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Mee Kyung
authors.initials: MK
authors.lastname: Sang
authors.affiliation: Agricultural Microbiology Division, National Institute of Agricultural Sciences (NAS), Rural Development Administration (RDA), 55365, Republic of Korea. Electronic address: mgjksong@korea.kr.
authors.forename: Jaekyeong
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Song
mesh_terms: D001407:Bacillus / Q000145:classification / Q000235:genetics* / Q000502:physiology; D061046:Biological Control Agents; D005658:Fungi / Q000472:pathogenicity; D016680:Genome, Bacterial / Q000235:genetics*; D003368:Gossypium / Q000382:microbiology; D010935:Plant Diseases / Q000382:microbiology*
chemical_list: D061046:Biological Control Agents
keywords: Antifungal activity; Bacillus velezensis M75; Complete genome sequencing; Fungal plant pathogens; Secondary metabolites