Query: NC_016641:1530905 Paenibacillus terrae HPL-003 chromosome, complete genome
Lineage: Paenibacillus terrae; Paenibacillus; Paenibacillaceae; Bacillales; Firmicutes; Bacteria
General Information: Gram-positive, endospore-forming, xylanase-producing bacterium. Isolated from soil found in forest residue on Gara Mountain. Nitrogen fixation, Methylotroph.
Subject: NC_006582:4256915 Bacillus clausii KSM-K16, complete genome
Lineage: Bacillus clausii; Bacillus; Bacillaceae; Bacillales; Firmicutes; Bacteria
General Information: Alkaliphilic strain of was isolated from soil. Alkaline-tolerant bacterium. Bacillus clausii is able to tolerate high pH levels and produces alkaline-tolerant enzymes particularly alkaline proteases. B. clausii have been isolated from soil and water. This organism has also been reported to have a beneficial effect in the human gut and is being considered for use as a probiotic.