Query: UCMB5137:2418403 Bacillus atrophaeus UCMB-5137
Lineage: Bacillus atrophaeus; Bacillus; Bacillaceae; Bacillales; Firmicutes; Bacteria
General Information: Rhizosphere; Ukraine. Bacillus atrophaeus UCMB-5137 shows an extraordinary activity in root colonization and plant and crop protection. Isolated from grass rhizosphere in Ukraine in 1976. Ability to colonize plant roots and to inhibit the growth of fungal and bacterial phytopathogens on inoculated seedlings and harvested fruits.
Subject: NC_014019:3543389 Bacillus megaterium QM B1551 chromosome, complete genome
Lineage: Bacillus megaterium; Bacillus; Bacillaceae; Bacillales; Firmicutes; Bacteria
General Information: Bacillus megaterium is a naturally occurring soil bacterium, originally named because of its large size in relation to E. coli. This bacterium produces a number of useful enzymes, such as, amylases and proteases which have industrial uses. In addition this organism can be used for the production and export of other economically important compounds.