Phylogenomic Analysis Substantiates the Gene as a Powerful Molecular Marker to Efficiently Differentiate the Most Closely Related Genera , , and .

Rapid and accurate strain identification of the most closely related genera , , and can enhance the efficiency of the mining of novel secondary metabolites through dereplication. However, the commonly used 16S rRNA gene sequencing cannot accurately differentiate members of the three genera above, and the whole-genome sequencing is unable to rapidly and inexpensively provide species assignation toward a large number of isolates. To overcome the limitations, the gene was investigated as a candidate genetic marker for exploring the phylogenetic relationships of bacteria within the three genera and for developing the -based typing method.

The Predatory Myxobacterium gen. nov. sp. nov. Showed Antifungal Activity and Bacteriolytic Property against Phytopathogens.

The application and promotion of biological control agents are limited because of poor efficacy and unstable performance in the field. Screening microorganisms with high antagonistic activity, effective adaptability, and high field-survival should be prospected. Myxobacteria are soil predatory bacteria with wide adaptability, which are considered as good antagonists.