Title: | Genome Mining of Three Plant Growth-Promoting Bacillus Species from Maize Rhizosphere |
Author(s): | Olanrewaju OS; Ayilara MS; Ayangbenro AS; Babalola OO; |
Address: | "Food Security and Safety Niche Area, Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, North-West University, Mmabatho, 2735, South Africa. Food Security and Safety Niche Area, Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, North-West University, Mmabatho, 2735, South Africa. olubukola.babalola@nwu.ac.za" |
DOI: | 10.1007/s12010-021-03660-3 |
ISSN/ISBN: | 1559-0291 (Electronic) 0273-2289 (Print) 0273-2289 (Linking) |
Abstract: | "Bacillus species genomes are rich in plant growth-promoting genetic elements. Bacillus subtilis and Bacillus velezensis are important plant growth promoters; hence, to further improve their abilities, the genetic elements responsible for these traits were characterized and reported. Genetic elements reported include those of auxin, nitrogen fixation, siderophore production, iron acquisition, volatile organic compounds, and antibiotics. Furthermore, the presence of phages and antibiotic-resistant genes in the genomes are reported. Pan-genome analysis was conducted using ten Bacillus species. From the analysis, pan-genome of Bacillus subtilis and Bacillus velezensis are still open. Ultimately, this study brings an insight into the genetic components of the plant growth-promoting abilities of these strains and shows their potential biotechnological applications in agriculture and other relevant sectors" |
Keywords: | "Bacillus/*classification/*genetics *Genome, Bacterial *Rhizosphere Zea mays/growth & development/*microbiology Bacillus Biosynthetic gene clusters Comparative genomics Functional genomics Pan-genome analysis Plant growth-promoting bacteria;" |
Notes: | "MedlineOlanrewaju, Oluwaseyi Samuel Ayilara, Modupe Stella Ayangbenro, Ayansina Segun Babalola, Olubukola Oluranti eng UID123634/national research foundation/ 2021/09/17 Appl Biochem Biotechnol. 2021 Dec; 193(12):3949-3969. doi: 10.1007/s12010-021-03660-3. Epub 2021 Sep 16" |