Genome sequence of the plant-growth-promoting bacterium Bacillus velezensis EU07.

Many Gram-positive spore-forming rhizobacteria of the genus show potential as biocontrol biopesticides that promise improved sustainability and ecological safety in agriculture. Here, we present a draft-quality genome sequence for EU07, which shows growth-promotion in tomato plants and biocontrol against head blight. We found that the genome of EU07 is almost identical to that of the commercially used strain QST713, but identified 46 single-nucleotide differences that distinguish these strains from each other.

Comparison of Antifungal Activity of Strains against In Vitro and In Planta.

() causes Fusarium head blight (FHB) disease in wheat and barley. This pathogen produces mycotoxins including deoxynivalenol (DON), the T-2 and fumorisin B1. Translocation of the mycotoxins in grains causes important losses in yields and contributes to serious health problems in humans and livestock.