Comparative and Functional Analyses of Two Sequenced Genomes Provides Insights Into Their Potential Genes Related to Plant Growth-Promoting Features and Biocontrol Mechanisms.

Many bacteria belonging to are plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) with the potential to promote plant growth and suppress phytopathogens and have been used as biological control agents (BCAs). However, the growth promotion and biocontrol mechanisms of have not been thoroughly elucidated thus far. In this investigation, the genome sequences of two strains, ZF129 and ZF197, with broad anti-pathogen activities and potential for growth promotion were comparatively studied.

[The functions of yhcZ gene during Bacillus thuringiensis growth].

yhcZ and yhcY genes constitute a two-component system in Bacillus subtilis and B. cereus that regulates bacterial growth. However, the exact biological function of yhcZ gene in B.